| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Folio Number | THH 1:232 |
| Probate Date | 8/16/1853 will written 10/17/1850 |
| Name of Deceased | Thomas Jones |
| Heirs | Negroes |
| Black Individuals Mentioned in Will | Negro woman Henny to serve for 4 years and then to be free. Negro man Joseph to serve for 6 years and then to be free. Negro man Richard to serve for 9 years and then to be free. Negro man Jacob to serve for 12 years and then to be free. Negro girl Terry to serve 8 years and then to be free. Negro girl Harriet to serve 11 years and then to be free. Negro girl Maria to serve 17 years and then to be free. Negro girl Emily to serve 21 years and then to be free. Negroes to have the privilege of choosing own masters. [ Jones' spouse, children & grandchildren?] |
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