If there is confusion over whether the name listed is that of the slave or the slave owner, researchers should consult the 1850 and 1860 NC Slave Schedules. Original spelling has been preserved for all names, diseases, etc. Ann Stengel's slave 37 female black married born NC died October sick for 60 days Dropsy A.S. Wyatt's slave 2 mos. Since Alleghany County formed from Ashe in 1859, there is no 1850 Alleghany Co. mortality schedule. The enumerator did not list race in this mortality census.
Every person has a given name and a surname.
No one is listed as either slave or free. Negro slave 3 mos. Charles Hunt 5 mos. May be used for any non-commercial purpose as long as this notice and the name of the submitter remains on any copied material.