| County | Somerset |
|---|---|
| Folio Number | JP4:266 |
| Probate Date | 2/7/1837 |
| Name of Deceased | Martha Ballard (possibly Negro??) |
| Heirs | Stephen Ballard (likely Negro?) |
| Black Individuals Mentioned in Will | all lawful property in consequence of my having bought him of his owner in New Orleans when he was too old to manumit him to Keziah Maddux a free colored woman, that she may possess and defend him as lawfully appertaining to her in my will in consideration of which I give her the rest of my except my clothes. |
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