| Part of Series | B |
|---|---|
| Microfilm Reel in Collection Series | 2 |
| Microfilm Frame on Reel | 935 |
| Accession Number (identifies petition on microfilm) | 20981009 |
| County | Somerset |
| State | Maryland |
| Year Legislative Petition Filed | 1810 |
| Abstract of Petition | The petitioners want the last will and testament of Alexander Stewart proved and recorded in court. Possessing a copy of the will, they want John Stewart, the administrator of Stewart's estate, and the other heirs to the estate to ascertain whether or not the will in their possession is Stewarts true last will. If it is, then Samuel an dJane Holbrook and Matilda Hyland want the property left to them and the eighty-five slaves once held by Alexander Stewart want their freedom, as provided in the will. The inventory of Stewart's estate includes a detailed listing of the slaves in his estate, along with their ages and assessed values. |
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