Born a slave in 1776, Jingo was sold as a youngster to William Barclay, a storekeeper and merchant in Accomack County. Prior to leaving for England in 1798, Barclay made provisions permitting Jingo "to act as a free man." Jingo asserts that Barclay had in fact intended to free him but "from forgetfulness or some such cause" failed to do so. In 1810, Barclay returned to the United States and signed a deed of manumission in the Baltimore County Court. Jingo seeks permission to remain in Virginia as a free man.
Result: Reasonable, reported.
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Repository: Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
