Anthony was listed in the register as "bright mulatto" and 5 feet 7.75 inches tall. He had a scar on his left wrist, left thumb, and left forefinger, as well as "bushy hair." He previously registered in Rockingham County on October 31, 1853. Common Law Book E contains these same notes, and it also stated the following: "Freeborn in Campbell County, Virginia, but added five years to this, as it was from his prior register.
Anthony is mentioned in the will of Edward Watts, who is discussing the passing of property to his son, William. Edward Watts stated: "...also all of the slaves which may be on the land at that time except Robert, in whose place I give him Henry, the son of Anthony..."