Record #190 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County	Accomack
Name	Burton, Thomas
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded)	29 July 1820/29 Oct 1821
Abstract	The use of my Negroes Mary, Tamer, James, Selby & Mary Carter to son Joshua Burton until each reach the age of 35 & any increase until they arrive at age 21. TO Niece Matilda Spiers to her use as long she continues single & reserves use of the house.. the same unto my Negro man Levin during his life & then to return to my son Garrion Burton. To son Garrison Burton the use of Negroes Sarah, Ann, Levin, Betty, George & Harriet until each arrives age 35 & increase until age 21. To my daughter Nanny Harmon Negroes Leah, Esther & Spence until each arrives age 35 & increase age 21, provided no claim is made against my estate for Negro Samuel. If Nanny dies then to her children & reserving the use of them to John Harmon. To John Harmon of Henry the debt due me from him for Negro hires in 1806. to granddaughter Rosie Harmon Negro woman Deil until age 35 & her increase until age 21. My Negroes Samuel & Adah to go free immediately at my death & my Negroes Mary, Tamer, James, Selby, Mary, Carter, Sarah Ann, Severn, Betty, George, Harriet, Leah, Esther , Spencer & Deil to go free as soon as they arrive age 35 each according to the several loans made upon said Negroes. My son Joshua to care for Negro Levin during his life.
Main Source Reference	Will, 1821-23 w&c, p. 11.

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