| Name (Slaveowner) | Purnell, Nancy |
|---|---|
| Name (Enslaved person) | _Rhoda _Harriet _Amy _ Maria _Charlotte _ Claysa _ Harry _Josiah _Charles _Mary Ann |
| Additional Information | Nancy Purnell, late of WO, will dated 13 Nov 1834 bequeth to Lemuel & Steven Purnell during their lives all her slaves & after their decease, slaves to be free. Stephen & Lemuel desire to give them immediate freedom. 50 cents, Rhoda 35 & her 9 children: Harriet 19, Amy 16, Maria 15, Charlotte 12, Claysa 10, Harry 7, Josiah 5, Charles 3, Mary Ann 4 mos |
| Document Date | 1835 Nov 6 |
| County | Worcester |
| Liber | JCH 2 |
| Folio | 416 |
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