| County | Worcester |
|---|---|
| Folio Number | TT8:402 |
| Probate Date | 2 Aug 1864 |
| Name of Deceased | Kendal Massey (will written 8 May 1859) |
| Heirs | Negroes: Lindy, Mary, Elizabeth, George, Edward, Henry, Peter, Maria |
| Black Individuals Mentioned in Will | To my Negroes - after their term of service, the lot of land I purchased of John K. Massey containing 10 acres and being part of "Buck Ridge". That Negroes LIndy, Mary and Elizabeth shall be free at my death. To Negro Linday: her son Levin aged seven years to serve her until he is 21 yo and then Levin to be free. Also $100 to be used for a house on the lot. To Negro Mary: her child Saul to serve her until he is 21 yo & then be free. To Negro Elizabeth: her son George to serve until he is 21 yo & then be free. To Negro Elizabeth: her son George to serve until he is 21 yo & then be free. That Negro George (age 15), boy Sam (age 13), boy Edward (age 11), boy Henry (age 3), boy Peter (3 yo), girl Maria (age 2 months): each to serve until they are 21 yo & then be free. |
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