| Page | 89 |
|---|---|
| Name of Enslaver | William Simkins |
| Document type | Wills of Emancipation |
| Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People | I give my son Nathaniel Simkins five of my negroes: Stephring, Ben, Elijah, Sam & George to serve him unti they arrive to age of 40 years & then to be free forever. Remaining part of estate 0 Land, Negros, stock, etc. may be divided between loving wife Ann Simkins & my children Arthur Simkins Sally Simkins, Betsey Simkins, Ann Simkins & Polly Simpkins. My negroes who have arrived to age of 40 years may be free at my death; all the rest may be Free as they arrive to the age, they & their posterity forever. Signed William Simkins Senr. 20 Sept 1793 [ see next entry for additional information. |
| Date | x |
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