| County | Worcester |
|---|---|
| Folio Number | LPS1:93 |
| Probate Date | 9 Jun 1837 |
| Name of Deceased | Stephen Purnell |
| Heirs | Negroes |
| Black Individuals Mentioned in Will | All other negroes (except above sons of Gatty) to be freed if the laws of this State permit; if laws do not permit the manumission of the children then they shall belong to their mothers until they are of age or collectively to my brother Lemuel Purnell until they can be freed. |
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