| County | Somerset |
|---|---|
| Folio Number | JP5:3 |
| Probate Date | 3/7/1837 |
| Name of Deceased | Handcock Shreves |
| Heirs | Granddaughters: Ann Bratten Porter, Maria Shreves Porter, Elizabeth Shreves Burnet, Sally Shreves Burnet, Margaret Grace Porter |
| Black Individuals Mentioned in Will | Ann to have Negro boy Weatly Handy & Negro woman Lydia. Maria to have Negro boy Joshua Brattan and Negro woman Milly. Elizabeth to have Negro boy James Horsey to be given to her when she arrives at age 18. Sally to have Negro boy Robert Stewart to be paid to her when she arrives at age 18. Margaret to have Negro man Henry Gibbons to be given to her when she arrives at age 18. |
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