| County | Somerset |
|---|---|
| Folio Number | JP5:269 |
| Probate Date | 5/30/1856 |
| Name of Deceased | Isaac Johnson Senr. |
| Heirs | unnamed Johnson & Joshua Johnson -wife & son |
| Black Individuals Mentioned in Will | one small Negro boy Edward to serve them as long as they or either shall live & if my wife or Joshua should die before Edward is 30 yo then he should serve my grandson John B Johnson until said negro boy is 30 yo & then to be free & dishcarged from all manner of servitude & slavery. Then to receive $30 or 1 acre of land. Joshua to pay to my son Harvey one half value of Negro boy Davey. If Joshua & Harvey choose for Harvey to take Davey & pay Joshua 1/2 of the hire & when Davey is 45 yo he shall be free. |
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