James Henry Allen was listed in Common Law Book E as having a "dark brown color, short curly hair, 5 feet 8 inches height, a scar on the corner of his right eye, and a mark on left side of the face below the eye." His age was recorded twice at 39 and 44 years old. He was registered in Botetourt and Roanoke Counties, and he was emancipated by the will of David Templeton of Rockbridge County.
In Common Law Book D, an examining court was held against Bill, who was charged with a felony. He was said to have "maliciously" struck and wounded James H. Dinguard. Bill was found guilty and was remanded to county jail to await his trial.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, James Fleming is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Alice W. Morris. A value of $500.00 was placed on James.
James was listed in the register as having a "yellow complexion" and being 5 feet 5.25 inches tall. He previously registered in the "Corporation of Danville" on July 14, 1853. In Common Law Book E, James filed a petition to be registered with these same descriptors.
James Edward was an enslaved man previously owned by David Gish. A value of $750.00 was placed on James Edward. Based on the Commissioner Report of Slaves and Division of Property of David Gish, Edward would be taken in by Jacob P. Burgh.
James was charged with stealing a hog from Alexander White. He was found guilty of petit larceny and was sentenced to six months in the Roanoke County Jail. His bail was set at $50.00, and he was to return for the next grand jury.