In Common Law Book E, an examining court was held in the case of Tom Newman, who was charged with an attempt to rape Sarah C. Petty, a white girl. He was found guilty of the charge by the court after the examination, and it was ordered that he be remanded to jail to await trial. In Common Law Book 2, Tom was set to be imprisoned in the public jail for twelve years. He was eventually moved from the public jail to the court jail.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Tom is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's son, Col. William Watts. A value of $800.00 was placed on Tom.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Tom Jr. is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's son, Col. William Watts. A value of $500.00 was placed on Tom Jr.
In Common Law Book D was a Court of Oyer against Aaron and Billy Brown, two enslaved men charged with larceny. Collin, Betsey, Charles, and Tom were all asked to appear in court.