Enslaved Children Born at Sherwood Forest, 1853-1861
Tazwell
Tazwell was an enslaved boy born March 24th, 1854. His mother was Elsy. He is probably the same child named Tazewell who died December 1st, 1855.
Thomas
Thomas was an enslaved boy born November 8th, 1854. His mother was Eliza. This may be Eliza Black, or she could be another enslaved woman named Eliza.
Henry
Henry was an enslaved boy born September 18th, 1855. His mother was Elly.
Unnamed Girl
This child was born June 4th, 1856. Her mother was Rebecca.
Unnamed Boy
This child was born September 10th, 1856. His mother was Eliza. This may be Eliza Black, or she could be another enslaved woman named Eliza.
Unnamed Girl
This child was born November 26th, 1856. Her mother was Nancy.
Eliza
Eliza was an enslaved girl born in December, 1858. The record does not report her mother’s name.
James
James was an enslaved boy born August 6th, 1858. The record does not report his mother’s name.
Charles
Charles was an enslaved boy born in October, 1858. The record does not report his mother’s name.
Doni
Doni was an enslaved boy born March 4th, 1860. The record does not report his mother’s name.
Unnamed Boy
This child was born October 12th, 1860. The record does not report his mother’s name.
Source: Transcript of Charles City Birth Register, 1853-1861, Richard M. Bowman Center for Local History, Charles City County, Virginia.
John Tyler is listed as the owner of each child.