| County | Kent |
|---|---|
| Liber:Folio | 8:69 |
| Date of Will (Written) | 9/26/1800 |
| Probate Date | 10/24/1800 |
| Name of Deceased/Testator | Thomas J. James |
| Heirs/Legatee | Negroes |
| Abstract | Negro woman Nell to be free 1/1/1801. Negro man Abe to be free Jan 1, 1804. Negro man Harry to be free Jan 1, 1806. negro man Tilus to be free Jan 1, 1808. Negro man Gloster to be free Jan 1, 1810. Negro boy Joshua to be free Jan 1, 1821. Negro Margaret shall be free Jan 1, 1811. Negro woman Hett to be free Jan 1, 1816. If female slave Margaret or Hett have issue during their servitude that issue to serve until 30. Negro Hett to be sold and rest of negroes to be put out by my executor (Major George Hanson) along with rest of personal estate for use of 2 daughters Anna Maria James and Margaret Hanson James at 16,. |
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