Record #510 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860
| County | Accomack |
|---|---|
| Name | Hornsby, Major |
| Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) | 20 Dec 1809/28 Aug 1809 |
| Abstract | In inventory: Big Daniel, Shadrack, Peter, Little Daniel, Keziah, Arthur, Juday, Annis, Martha, Dinah, Milly & child. ⦠If the law would permit it to be done, set free my Negro man old Daniel, who I bought of Ayres Tatham & william Stephens, after he has been hired out for 4 years more, but if that cannot be done, he shall not be hired out after my death but remain on the plantation where I live during his life & after serving 4 years , he shall serve no longer & be entitled to every kind of indulgence which the law will admit without incurring a forfeiture. ... After wife's death or marriage to daughter Sally the whole of my slaves with their increase except Keah & Arthur. ..., After wife's death or marriage to daughter Sukey Negro Keah & Negro Arthur ... |
| Main Source Reference | Will, 1809-1812, w&c, p. 89. |
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