William was listed as being 5 feet 5 inches tall and "dark mulatto." He previously registered in Botetourt County on October 8, 1849. This same information was recorded in Common Law Book D.
William was listed in the register as having a black complexion and two scars on his forehead over his right eye. He was 5 feet 8.5 inches tall. In Common Law Book D, William's appearance was described in the same manner.
In the IAS Book 4, the appraisement of William McGeorge's property lists Robert P. Wright as his administrator. There are multiple entries listing transactions involving enslaved people. The individuals listed include Elias, Easter, Joe, Thornton, Dick, and other unnamed individuals. In the appraisement, it also states that many of these enslaved people were hired out to other people. These individuals included Gross Richardson, G. T. Pollard, and J. T. Barns.
In the IAS Book 4, F. Johnston is listed as the administrator for William M. Richards. One entry in the appraisement states, "To cash recd. in A. Bruce for hire of Lucy 1856" with a value of $41.20.
In Common Law Book D was the petition of William Peyton to place Albert in the county jail for safekeeping. Albert was described as being "of unsound mind."
In the Common Law book was a petition by William Langhorn to have the following people he enslaved exempted from the County Levy: Frank, Patience, Robin, Suky, Dick, and Peggy. They were deemed "superannuated and unfit for service."
William L. Morris filed a complaint against Edward Watts on behalf of Martha Watts. The complaint was filed against Edward because he was living above his means while controlling Martha Watts' land.