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James Morton

Planter and founding trustee of Hampden-Sydney College. Owner of a store outside the campus grounds.

David

Enslaved man owned by Col. James Morton hired out to Hampden-Sydney College prior to 1803.

Francis Watkins was a trustee of Hampden-Sydney College (Academy - Feb. 2, 1775; Charter Trustee - May 1783, resigned May 8, 1815) and involved in the financial affairs of minor Robert Watkins. He served as deputy clerk and clerk of Prince Edward County court from 1767-1825.