| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Folio Number | THH 1:82 |
| Probate Date | 9/6/1852 will written 7/5/1848 |
| Name of Deceased | John Crawford |
| Heirs | Leah Jones - daughter, John M. Crawford - son |
| Black Individuals Mentioned in Will | remainder of estate to be divided w/ Angeline, Henrietta, and Margaret [his daughters] equally and they are to have to serve them Negro woman Mary born September 1819 who is to serve until she arrives at the age of 31 and then to be free. Also Negro man Ben born 1821 to serve them until he arrives at age 36 and then to be free. Negro boy Robert born October 1833 to serve until he is of age 36 and then to be free and Negro girl Araminta born January 1842 to serve until she arrives at age 31 and then to be free. Also Negro girl Emily born March 1843 to serve until she arrives at age 31 and then to be free. Negro boy Jim born January 1845 to serve until he arrives at age 36 and then to be free. Negro boy Jermiah born February 1846 to serve until he arrives at age 36 and then to be free. Nego girl Janeborn in July 1846 to serve until she arrives at age 31 and then to be free. Negro girl Levina born March 1848 to serve until she arrives at age 31 and then to be free - after all Negroes are free, then executor to sell the balance of personal estate. |
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