This manuscript is a compilation of various early records of Lee County, Virginia. It is suggested that you use the index liberally for your searches which starts on page 152. Surnames will appear under a variety of spellings so be sure to check them all.
During an interview on December 23, 1936, Rev. John R. Cox, born in 1852, discussed the high cost of slave ownership compared to free labor, sharing a story of a young girl who escaped slavery and lived in the wilderness for two years. After her capture, she was sold to Dr. Cox, who later married her to another slave. Rev. Cox detailed the oppressive conditions faced by enslaved individuals, including prohibitions on education and marriage, and highlighted the enduring impact of these experiences on labor conditions in Kentucky.
Maj. Sampson Barker, born November 30, 1832, in Scott County, Virginia, contributed significantly to Taney County, Missouri, since 1869. His family has a rich historical background, with Revolutionary War soldiers among his ancestors. Barker served as a major in the Confederate Army, participating in key battles like Gettysburg. After the war, he became a respected farmer and educator in Missouri, accumulating 600 acres and engaging in local politics as a Democratic school commissioner. He was married to Sally Frazier, and they had four children.