Last Will Bequeathing Slaves, KY, 1848

Includes: 1)1786 Last Will & Testament, bequeathing slaves. Edges frayed, document was folded, general toning with age; 2) Six miscellaneous New England documents, referencing Negroes. Dates are gener

Bound eight-page last will and testament of Hugh Hays, dated July 30th, 1865, that leaves over 20 named slaves to various heirs months after Congress passed the 13th Amendment. Hays, a native of Linco

Two-page last will and testament detailing the estate of James Stewart of Pendelton County, Kentucky, dated 1849. Stewart stipulates that his "negro girl" Harriet and her three children are to be eman

1813 and 1866 indentures on vellum & 1848 Last will and testament on vellum, unfolded largest is 24" x 47", folded largest is 8" x 9.5"

Inked manuscript on single folded letter sheet stating that the court recognizes the right of Ann P. Smith to one third of the real estate and slaves of James Copper deceased being his legal wife, sig

Three-page 1814 last will and testament relating to the estate of John Hildreth of Bourbon County, Kentucky. In his will, Hildreth lists various slaves and directs that they be left to named heirs. Hi

Two-page last will and testament written by Shaderack Williams of Madison, Kentucky in 1833. In this document, which at the top reads "In the name of God, amen," Williams divides his estate amongst hi

Three-page 1836 last will and testament written by a man named Barrett Turner of Madison County. Kentucky. In his will, Turner says he would prefer if his slaves continued to work on his land instead

Last will and testament of Thomas Bates, dated 1844 in Madison County, Kentucky. The document is signed by Levi Todd, believed by the consignor to be a relative of Mary Todd Lincoln (we could not esta

Seven pages inked manuscript documenting last will of Charles Graves, monies due from past complaints against Graves family members. Notes Elizabeth Graves left three slaves Richard, Millie, Dilly, be

Two-page last will and testament written by Sarah Forrest of Bourbon County, Kentucky in 1842. We have not previously handled a document regarding slavery in which the sole owner is a woman, making th

LOT (2) INCLUDING 1749/50 INDENTURED SERVANT DOCUMENT (MARY BIRDWELL AGE 16) TO JAMES WRIGHT, COLONY OF CONN; LAST WILL & TESTAMENT, GOSHEN, COLONY OF NY, 1740, RIGHT TO SELL NEGRO SLAVE "FREELAND"

Inked manuscript two page document on single folded letter sheet, 7 ½ x 12 ½”, detailing the will of James Copper and listing each named slave and their cash value as follows: Pete

Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Subject: Warrior from the series Taiheiki eiyuden (Heroes of the Great Peace). Date: 1848-50. Measures: 9.5” x 13.75”. Shipping for this item will be $15 domestic, $40 o

Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Subject: Warrior from the series Taiheiki eiyuden (Heroes of the Great Peace). Date: 1848-50. Measures: 9.5” x 13.75”. Shipping for this item will be $15 domestic, $40 o

Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Subject: Warrior from the series Taiheiki eiyuden (Heroes of the Great Peace). Date: 1848-50. Measures: 9.5” x 13.75”. Shipping for this item will be $15 domestic, $40 o

Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Subject: Warrior from the series Taiheiki eiyuden (Heroes of the Great Peace). Date: 1848-50. Measures: 9.5” x 13.75”. Shipping for this item will be $15 domestic, $40 o

Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Subject: Warrior from the series Taiheiki eiyuden (Heroes of the Great Peace). Date: 1848-50. Measures: 9.5” x 13.75”. Shipping for this item will be $15 domestic, $40 o

Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Subject: Warrior from the series Taiheiki eiyuden (Heroes of the Great Peace). Date: 1848-50. Measures: 9.5” x 13.75”. Shipping for this item will be $15 domestic, $40 o

Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Subject: Warrior from the series Taiheiki eiyuden (Heroes of the Great Peace). Date: 1848-50. Measures: 9.5” x 13.75”. Shipping for this item will be $15 domestic, $40 o

The Slave Maid of Satan Free shipping within North America if total order exceeds $100.00. Additional shipping and handling charges will apply for International shipping or orders below $100.00 This i

Mason Co. court document detailing the 1835 will of James Cooper of Mason Co. on unlined folded legal letter sheet with 2 ¼” pages of inked manuscript text, docketed on back dealing with

Mason Co. court document detailing the 1828 will of Elizabeth Graves, mother of Joseph of Mason Co. on unlined folded legal letter sheet with 2 ¼” pages of inked manuscript text, docketed

LEE'S AUTOGRAPH COPY OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF GEORGE WASHINGTON PARKE CUSTIS. LEE, ROBERT E. 1807-1870. Autograph Manuscript Signed ('R.E. Lee') as co-executor, being Lee's 'true copy' of the