| County | Somerset |
|---|---|
| Orphan's Court Proceedings Book | 2/154 |
| Page in Original Liber | 4:211 |
| Date | 5/14/1834 |
| Status | Slave |
| Abstract | Dated 2/25/1834 paper purported to be will of John Jones (of Benj.) Several legacies stated including: to my daughter Betsy Withear Disharoon, home & support and slaves: David, Littleton Metilda & Priscilla; after her death, slaves to go to her daughters, Susan Jones Disharoon & Betsy Eleanor Jones Disharoon. Also: To my granddaughter Betsy Eleanor Jones Disharoon, negro lad Sam Chase. Other items written & crossed out include: To my granddaughter Betsy Dashiell Jones, negro fellow Joe. To my grandson John Quincy Adams Jones, property; Messer, Washington, Cloe, Ann, Lucretia, Rachel, Lydda, Sarah Ann. Next part added after crossed out section: To my grandson John Quincy Adams Jones, negroes; Joe, Messen, Philip, Washington, Ann, girl Sarah Ann. To my son Benjamin Jones, negro Gideon. To granddaughter Amanda Eleanor Jones Dashiell, negro girl Lydda. [Several entries follow regarding determination of correct will.] |
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