Richard Nickens, HRV:585: "free Negro of Lancaster" ,NARA:SS830 Va,RRRLC; 1810 VA. (listed as "Other Free")

Revolutionary Soldiers and Sailors

of the
Commonwealth of Virginia

to whom
Land Bounty Warrants
Were Granted by Virginia for Military Services

in the
War For Independence

Warrant 1477, Nickens,Richard, Acres-100, Rank ,seaman
Department, St. Navy, term 3 years, Date of Warrant,Aug. 2,1783

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