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Railroad Company and Directors Slaveholding Search

In the 1850s railroads in the U.S. South held thousands of slaves and hired thousands more. Some companies carried "Negro Fund" lines on their financial statements, designating how much the company had "invested" in human property. Railroad account books, balance sheets, and annual reports give limited but useful information about company slaveholding. Railroad company directors also personally held slaves and their slaveholding was recorded in the U.S. Census. This database is a partial effort to compile in one place the scattered information about railroads and slaveholding. Download a CSV of all data (~50KB).

Railroad Director Last Name First Name Title County State Year Number Slaves Held by Director Number Held by Company Co. Value Listed Source
Roanoke ValleyAndersonJoseph R.Company DirectorHenricoVirginia1860-00-0061.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Winchester and PotomacBakerW. B.Company DirectorFrederickVirginia1860-00-001.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Orange and AlexandriaBarbour, Jr.John S.PresidentCulpeperVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Virginia CentralBaylorJacobState DirectorAugustaVirginia1860-00-0017.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Winchester and PotomacBentWilliam L.SecretaryFrederickVirginia1860-00-001.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
South SideBirchettW. G.State DirectorDinwiddieVirginia1860-00-0012.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
South SideBirdH. D.Engineer and SuperintendentVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Alexandria, Loudon and HampshireBowieRobert C.EngineerVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond, Fredericksburg, and PotomacBraggWilliam N.Superintendent of RoadVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
South SideBranchThomasState DirectorDinwiddieVirginia1860-00-0019.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and DanvilleBrockenbroughThomas W.Treasurer and SecretaryVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Winchester and PotomacBrownO.Company DirectorVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Virginia and TennesseeBufordJ. H.Engineer and Road MasterVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Alexandria, Loudon and HampshireByrdRichard E.State DirectorFrederickVirginia1860-00-0026.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Seaboard and RoanokeCaldwellJohn S.Treasurer and SecretarySpotsylvaniaVirginia1860-00-001.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Norfolk and PetersburgCampGeorge W.State DirectorNorfolkVirginia1860-00-0010.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
South SideCampbellThomas H.PresidentVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Virginia CentralCarpenterSamuelState DirectorAlleghenyVirginia1860-00-003.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond, Fredericksburg, and PotomacCaskieJohn S. Hon.State DirectorHenricoVirginia1860-00-006.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Winchester and PotomacClarkWilliam L.PresidentFrederickVirginia1860-00-001.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Orange and AlexandriaCoghillRobert A.Company DirectorAmherstVirginia1860-00-0019.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Winchester and PotomacConradDanielState DirectorLoudonVirginia1860-00-001.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
North West VirginiaCookJamesDirectorMaryland1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
North West VirginiaCrawfordJohn L.SecretaryMaryland1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Seaboard and RoanokeCrutchfieldOscar M.State DirectorSpotsylvaniaVirginia1860-00-0055.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
South SideCuthbertJames E.Treasurer and SecretaryDinwiddieVirginia1860-00-002.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Orange and AlexandriaDaingerfieldHenryCompany DirectorAlexandriaVirginia1860-00-0015.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Roanoke ValleyDalyJ. J.State DirectorVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and PetersburgDaniel, Jr.P. V.PresidentVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Virginia and TennesseeDavisHenryCompany DirectorVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
South SideDavisR. J.State DirectorVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
North West VirginiaDefordBenjaminDirectorBaltimoreMaryland1860-00-001.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Virginia CentralDodameadThomasSuperintendentHenricoVirginia1860-00-002.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and York RiverDouglasWilliam R. C.State DirectorJames CityVirginia1860-00-006.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and York RiverDudleyAlexanderPresidentKing and QueenVirginia1860-00-0029.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and PetersburgEllisCharlesCompany DirectorHenricoVirginia1860-00-0010.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Virginia CentralFontaineEdwardPresidentVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Alexandria, Loudon and HampshireFunstenDanielState DirectorVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Winchester and PotomacFunstonOliverState DirectorClarkeVirginia1860-00-0039.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Virginia and TennesseeGarland, Jr.SamuelState DirectorCampbellVirginia1860-00-0022.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Virginia CentralGarrettJohnTreasurerAlbemarleVirginia1860-00-0062.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Virginia and TennesseeGillE. H.General SuperintendentVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Winchester and PotomacGinnGeorge W.Company DirectorFrederickVirginia1860-00-003.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Manassas GapGoldsboroughJ. McD.Engineer and SuperintendentVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Seaboard and RoanokeGoolrickPeterCompany DirectorStaffordVirginia1860-00-0018.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Alexandria, Loudon and HampshireGrayWilliam H.Company DirectorLoudonVirginia1860-00-009.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Manassas GapGreenEdwardTreasurer and SecretaryAmeliaVirginia1860-00-0013.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Roanoke ValleyHarrisG. H.State DirectorVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and DanvilleHarvieLewis E.PresidentAmeliaVirginia1860-00-0056.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and DanvilleHaskinsR. O.Company DirectorPowhatanVirginia1860-00-002.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Roanoke ValleyHaskinsJames E.State DirectorBrunswickVirginia1860-00-0073.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and PetersburgHaxallR. BartonCompany DirectorHenricoVirginia1860-00-008.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond, Fredericksburg, and PotomacHaxallRobert W.Company DirectorVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and PetersburgHeathRoscoe B.State DirectorHenricoVirginia1860-00-004.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Winchester and PotomacHeistJ. GeorgeTreasurerVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Virginia CentralHillN. B.Company DirectorHenricoVirginia1860-00-0039.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
North West VirginiaHopkinsJohnDirectorMasonVirginia1860-00-005.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Orange and AlexandriaHornerInmanState DirectorVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Virginia and TennesseeHughesW. H.SecretaryVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Norfolk and PetersburgHunterW. H.TreasurerNorfolkVirginia1860-00-002.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Winchester and PotomacHunterAndrewState DirectorJeffersonVirginia1860-00-004.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Manassas GapHuntonCharles H.State DirectorPrince WilliamVirginia1860-00-007.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Manassas GapIrwinWilliam H.State DirectorVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Norfolk and PetersburgIrwinHenryPresidentNorfolkVirginia1860-00-001.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Alexandria, Loudon and HampshireJanneyJohnState DirectorLoudonVirginia1860-00-006.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Virginia and TennesseeJohnsonJ. F.State DirectorBedfordVirginia1860-00-0012.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Alexandria, Loudon and HampshireJohnstonReubenTreasurer and SecretaryAlexandriaVirginia1860-00-003.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
North West VirginiaKeyserJohn C.DirectorMaryland1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Norfolk and PetersburgLambW. W.State DirectorNorfolkVirginia1860-00-0043.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Manassas GapLambertBenjamin H.Company DirectorVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Alexandria, Loudon and HampshireLeeC. F.Company DirectorFairfaxVirginia1860-00-005.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Seaboard and RoanokeLeeJohn H.State DirectorOrangeVirginia1860-00-0052.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and DanvilleLeighE. G.State DirectorPowhatanVirginia1860-00-0029.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Norfolk and PetersburgLeonardA. F.State DirectorNorfolkVirginia1860-00-002.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and PetersburgMacmurdoJ. B.TreasurerHenricoVirginia1860-00-005.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond, Fredericksburg, and PotomacMacmurdoC. W.TreasurerHanoverVirginia1860-00-0010.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Winchester and PotomacMagalisJamesSuperintendent of RoadVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Norfolk and PetersburgMahoneWilliamEngineer and SuperintendentNorfolkVirginia1860-00-001.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Alexandria, Loudon and HampshireManningCharles P.Consulting EngineerVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Manassas GapMarizHiramCompany DirectorVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Roanoke ValleyMarrowWilliam C.Company DirectorWarwickVirginia1860-00-0045.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Manassas GapMarshallEdward C.PresidentFauquierVirginia1860-00-0046.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Virginia and TennesseeMcDanielJohn RobinsonPresidentCampbellVirginia1860-00-0042.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Alexandria, Loudon and HampshireMcKenzieLewisPresidentVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
North West VirginiaMcKimWilliamDirectorVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond, Fredericksburg, and PotomacMeyersG. A.Company DirectorHenricoVirginia1860-00-006.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond, Fredericksburg, and PotomacMillsCharles S.Company DirectorHenricoVirginia1860-00-002.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and PetersburgMills, M.D.Charles F.Company DirectorVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Alexandria, Loudon and HampshireMorganBenjaminCompany DirectorClarkeVirginia1860-00-0047.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Virginia and TennesseeMorrisonF. G.TreasurerVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and York RiverMortonA. W.Treasurer and SecretaryHenricoVirginia1860-00-004.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond, Fredericksburg, and PotomacMunfordGeorge W.Company DirectorHenricoVirginia1860-00-008.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
North West VirginiaMurdochJohn R.DirectorVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Norfolk and PetersburgMyrickJonathan W.Company DirectorNorfolkVirginia1860-00-001.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
North West VirginiaNeal, Jr.GeorgeDirectorVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Virginia CentralNetherlandC. J. F.SecretaryVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
North West VirginiaO'DonnellColumbusDirectorVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Virginia CentralOvertonWilliamState DirectorLouisaVirginia1860-00-0057.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and York RiverPaineWilliam G.State DirectorHenricoVirginia1860-00-003.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and DanvillePalmerWilliamCompany DirectorHenricoVirginia1860-00-008.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
South SidePeeblesL.Company DirectorVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Seaboard and RoanokePhillipsA. K.State DirectorSpotsylvaniaVirginia1860-00-009.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Manassas GapPitmanAndrewState DirectorWarrenVirginia1860-00-001.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Alexandria, Loudon and HampshirePowellJohnState DirectorLoudonVirginia1860-00-0014.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Virginia and TennesseePrestonJohn M.Company DirectorSmythVirginia1860-00-0027.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Virginia and TennesseePrestonWm. BallardState DirectorHenryVirginia1860-00-0018.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and York RiverPurcellJonathanState DirectorHenricoVirginia1860-00-009.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Alexandria, Loudon and HampshireRandolphRichardEngineerVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Orange and AlexandriaReidJames H.Treasurer and SecretaryAlexandriaVirginia1860-00-006.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and PetersburgRivesFrancis E.State DirectorDinwiddieVirginia1860-00-0033.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Orange and AlexandriaRivesWilliam C.Company DirectorAlbemarleVirginia1860-00-0068.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond, Fredericksburg, and PotomacRobinsonEdwinPresidentHenricoVirginia1860-00-006.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Norfolk and PetersburgRowlandThomas B.Company DirectorNorfolkVirginia1860-00-001.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond, Fredericksburg, and PotomacRuthSamuelSuperintendent of TransportationVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Roanoke ValleyScottGeorge C.State DirectorAmeliaVirginia1860-00-0040.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Orange and AlexandriaShacklefordHenryState DirectorCulpeperVirginia1860-00-0017.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and DanvilleStovallJ. B.State DirectorHalifaxVirginia1860-00-0045.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
North West VirginiaSwannThomasDirectorVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and York RiverTabbJ. ProsserCompany DirectorGloucesterVirginia1860-00-0091.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and York RiverTaliaferroWilliam B.State DirectorGloucesterVirginia1860-00-0045.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
North West VirginiaVan WinkleP. G.PresidentVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Orange and AlexandriaVandegriftHenry W.Engineer and SuperintendentVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Winchester and PotomacWallJohn F.Company DirectorFrederickVirginia1860-00-007.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and York RiverWaltonD. S.EngineerPortsmoughVirginia1860-00-002.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Seaboard and RoanokeWellfordC. C.Company DirectorSpotsylvaniaVirginia1860-00-0011.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Seaboard and RoanokeWellfordJohn S.PresidentVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Virginia CentralWhitcombH. D.EngineerVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Roanoke ValleyWilliamsE. A.TreasurerVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Orange and AlexandriaWillisJohnState DirectorOrangeVirginia1860-00-0037.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
South SideWilsonJohn W.Company DirectorVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and DanvilleWitcherVincentState DirectorPittsylvaniaVirginia1860-00-0052.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Roanoke ValleyWoodHenryPresidentMecklenburgVirginia1860-00-007.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Virginia CentralWoodsJohn R.Company DirectorAlbemarleVirginia1860-00-0044.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and DanvilleWorrallAlexanderSuperintendentVirginia1860-00-000.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Richmond and PetersburgWynneT. H.SuperintendentHenricoVirginia1860-00-004.000.0000.00Virginia Board of Public Works, Annual Reports of Railroad Companies, 1859, Box 105, Charles Kennedy Collection, Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Slaveholding for individuals compiled and checked against Ancestry.com
Blue Ridge RailroadAlbemarleVirginia1854-01-000.0027.0000.00Blue Ridge Railroad, Payrolls, Entry 91, Second Auditor, Internal Improvements Fund Railroads, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, VA
Richmond and PetersburgVirginia1864-00-000.00114.0000.00Richmond and Petersburg, Reports and Proceedings, 1836-1864, Library of Virginia
Richmond and PetersburgVirginia1863-00-000.00115.0000.00Richmond and Petersburg, Reports and Proceedings, 1836-1864, Library of Virginia
Richmond and PetersburgVirginia1859-00-000.0058.0000.00Richmond and Petersburg, Reports and Proceedings, 1836-1864, Library of Virginia
Richmond and PetersburgVirginia1858-00-000.0063.0000.00Richmond and Petersburg, Reports and Proceedings, 1836-1864, Library of Virginia
Raleigh and GastonNorth Carolina1864-00-000.000.00025456.00Raleigh & Gaston Rail Road Company, Proceedings of the Fourteenth Annual Meeting of the Raleigh & Gaston Railroad Company
Richmond and DanvilleVirginia1857-00-000.00181.0000.00Proceedings of the Annual Meeting (Richmond
Richmond and DanvilleVirginia1856-00-000.00280.0000.00Proceedings of the Annual Meeting (Richmond
Chesterfield RailroadVirginia1835-00-000.0070.0000.00Board of Public Works, Library of Virginia, #234, Chesterfield Railroad, Correspondence, 1830-1850
Nashville and ChattanoogaTennessee1867-00-000.000.000154348.00Fifteenth Annual Report of the Directors and Officers of the Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad Company (Nashville
Mississippi CentralMississippi1865-00-000.000.000585237.00Mississippi Central Railroad, Annual Report of the President and Directors (Holly Springs, Miss.1855-1865), University of Virginia Special Collections
Mississippi CentralMississippi1860-00-000.0054.0000.00Annual Report of the President and Directors, Mississippi Central Railroad May 1, 1860, Newberry Library
Vicksburg and MississippiMississippi1857-05-000.000.0007000.00Vicksburg and Mississippi Journal, Newberry Library
Vicksburg and MississippiMississippi1857-06-000.000.0002237.50Vicksburg and Mississippi Journal, Newberry Library
Vicksburg and MississippiMississippi1858-05-000.000.0001700.00Vicksburg and Mississippi Journal, Newberry Library
Vicksburg and MississippiMississippi1859-06-000.0015.00020900.00Vicksburg and Mississippi Journal, Newberry Library