Re: William L. Nance of Davidson County, TN
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William L. Nance of Davidson County, TN
Rahkia Nance 10/20/09
Hi Rahkia, this is not my family, just did some looking for you.
Since the slave owners did not have to show slave names on the census, it would be difficult to know for sure, but this 1850 census does have a male that would be about the age of your Henry.
He doesn't apprear in Davidson County on the 1860 census, at least with an age that would agree with his birthdate.
No William Nance is shown on the 1860.W L only has one female age 13.
1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules
Age Gender Race Name of Slave Owner Home in 1850(City,County,State)
45 Male Black Wm Nance South Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
30 Male Black Wm Nance South Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
25 Male Black Wm Nance South Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
25 Male Black Wm Nance South Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
25 Male Black Wm Nance South Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
23 Male Black Wm Nance South Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
23 Male Black Wm Nance South Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
22 Female Black Wm Nance South Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
21 Male Black Wm Nance South Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
12 Male Black Wm Nance South Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee (this could be your Henry)
No age matches your Henry on this schedule.
1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules
45 Female Mulatto C W Nance 8 th ward nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
42 Female Black C W Nance 8 th ward nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
40 Male Black C W Nance 8 th ward nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
20 Female Black C W Nance 8 th ward nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
13 Female Black W L Nance The 9th district, Davidson, Tennessee
12 Male Black Josiah Nance The 6th district, Davidson, Tennessee
3 Male Mulatto C W Nance 8 th ward nashville, Davidson, Tennessee