1856 State of Alabama Will from a father leaving 10 slaves to his daughter

1856 State of Alabama Will from a father leaving 10 slaves to his daughter

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1856 State of Alabama Will from a father leaving 10 slaves to his daughter
1856 State of Alabama Will from a father leaving 10 slaves to his daughter

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1856 State of Alabama Will from a father leaving 10 slaves to his daughter. Nice 12.5"X8" single page, easy to read document suitable for framing. Fully trascribed: State of Alabama, Perry County, This is to certify that I Iabez Curry have this day for and in consideration of the natural affection I bear to my daughter Tabitha, now wife of Richard H. Lee, given granted, bargained, sold and conveyed, and hereby give, grant, bargain, sell and convey unto her the following described personal property to wit the following named and described slaves or negroes - Alfred Jemmisson a man about 35 years of age—a negro woman Sally about 30 years of age –Theby a negro girl about 18 years of age—Mary a negro girl about 16 years of age—and Peter a boy about 8 years of age—Also Amy known as yellow Amy about 30 years of age—Winny a girl about 12 years of age—Little John about 14 years of age—Tom about 9 years of age and Billy Smith a negro man about 19years of age.—The above described negro slaves with their natural increase, I give, grant, bargain, sell and convey to my daughter Tabitha, wife of Richard H. Lee, to have and to hold in her own right and title and for her own sole and benefit and the proceeds amassing from their labour for her own sole use and benefit, free from the liabilities or debts of her present husband Richard H. Lee, or any future husbands she may have—the above described property property as a separate and independent estate of her present husband Richard H. Lee, or any future husband she may have Given under my hand and seal this 22nd day of February 1856 A. D. Iabez Curry {seal}

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  • bhsd09
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  • Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art
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  • Collectibles
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  • 1856
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