| County | Worcester |
|---|---|
| Folio Number | LPS1:321 |
| Probate Date | 29 Nov 1838 (written) |
| Name of Deceased | Samuel Smith (being 62 yo) |
| Heirs | Negroes Sarah, Matilda, Henry Dennis |
| Black Individuals Mentioned in Will | Negro slave Sarah (who is age 34 & who I purchased from estate of Mary Martin) & her daughter Matilda who is 6 yo on 4 Jan 1838 & her son Henry Dennis age 1 yo on 10 May 1838 be manumitted & that she may make her election to migrate with her children to any state where she may enjoy the liberty of freedom & that she shall be furnished with the means & her expenses shall be paid. Also the $30 per year shall be applied to the maintenance of Sarah's son Henry. |
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