Wills of Benjamin Chew, 1770-1789

Item

Title

Wills of Benjamin Chew, 1770-1789

Description

Includes multiple versions of Benjamin Chew's will. Three give lists of slaves that are to be given to his wife upon his death. The document from 1777 also gives permission to his wife, son, and brothers to sell certain lands and properties, including his "stock of negros."

African American people mentioned:
Efses, Black Will, Little Will, Priscilla, Rachel, Rachel's children, Hannah, George, Jenny, Dinah

Identifier

18274

Type

text

Creator

Chew, Benjamin

Date Created

1770-1789

Format

manuscript

Is Part Of

Chew family papers (2050)

Spatial Coverage

Philadelphia (Pa.)

Subject

Slavery--United States--History |Chew family |Pennsylvania--History

Extent

11 pages

Language

eng

Rights

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Item sets

Chew Family Papers