| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Folio Number | THH 1:369 |
| Probate Date | 12/13/1831 |
| Name of Deceased | Phillip S. Yates |
| Heirs | Negroes |
| Black Individuals Mentioned in Will | All negroes with the exception of one woman Mary were to be free at certain dates mentioned in the will. List of Negroes all to serve until the last day of December: Big Jim , Jim, Little Levin, Bob, Ann, Leah, Peter, Levi, Abraham & Esther. Hooper Sally to serve until the last day of December 1837, Joe to serve until the last day of December 1841, Mitchell to serve until the last day of December 1846, big Levin to serve until the last day of December 1852, Crecy to serve until the last day of Dec. 1843. Little Irvin to serve until the last day of Dec. 1859, Bob to serve until the last day of Dec. 1860, Ann to serve until the last day of Dec. 1860, Harriet to serve until the last day of Dec. 1867, Leah to serve until the last day of 1859. Peter to serve until the last day of Dec. 1862, Levi to serve until the last day of Dec. 1864. Abraham to serve until the last day of Dec. 1866, Hooper to sere until the last day of Dec. 1864. Esther to serve until the last day of Dec. 1860. Sophia to serve until the last day of Dec. 1843. Esther to serve until the last day of 1860. [2/5/1855 this will was recreated due to being one that was destroyed in court house fire.] Confirmed 2/5/1855 |
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