| County | Caroline |
|---|---|
| Liber:Folio | WAF A:140 |
| Date of Will (Written) | 4/2/1831 |
| Probate Date | 8/1/1834 |
| Name of Deceased/Testator | George Callahan |
| Heirs/Legatee | Negroes |
| Abstract | Esther born 9/25/1809 - to be free at age 28. Samuel born 10/24/1818 and Joseph born 6/15/1821 and Stephen born 9/1/1829 - all to be free when they arrive at the age of 28 and any issue of Esther to be free when they arrive at age 28. Moses "who has absconded from me and gone out of my service" should he return and give security for his future good behavior and $50 then to be free and does he not comply then to be a slave for life. |
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