| County | Worcester |
|---|---|
| Folio Number | LPS1:308 |
| Probate Date | 3 Jan 1846 |
| Name of Deceased | Esther Spence (will written 14 April 1845) |
| Heirs | William U. Purnell - nephew |
| Black Individuals Mentioned in Will | Negroes Charles (now 13 yo), Horace (now 2 yo), Esther (now 19 yo), Betsy (now 17 yo), Dinah (now 15 yo), Hetty or Harriett (now 4 yo) & William (3 mos) - who are to serve him until they each reach the age of 28 & then be freed. |
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