Record #1168 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860
| County | Accomack |
|---|---|
| Name | Wise, John |
| Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) | 4 Nov 1811/31 Mar 1812 |
| Abstract | To wife Sarah Wise slaves Ned, Hannah, Abel, Rhoda & her choice of my Negro men⦠to be held by my wife during her widowhood in lieu of her thirds or dower in my other slaves & personal estate. Upon death or marriage of my wife all the slaves to my 2 sons Henry Alexander Wise & Mary Outten until my son John James arrives to lawful age. To my wife Sarah Wise the use & profits of the slaves I have given to my 4 children until they arrive at lawful age. Old Negro woman Tab to son George D. Wise & she to be maintained on the Chesconnessex lands I gave to him. |
| Main Source Reference | 1809-12 w&c, p. 434 |
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