Will of James Calder of Chester Town, March 15, 1752

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Title
Will of James Calder of Chester Town, March 15, 1752
Description
His son James is to be given law books, and to his wife "the Negroe woman" Celia and Candis, as well as his chaise and chaise horse. To son James, enslaved girl Jean, to son Alexander, enslaved boy Valentine, to daughter Elizabeth is enslaved girl Sil, and daughter Anne is to inherit enslaved girl Lidia. Until his son is of age, the aforementioned enslaved people are to "furnish" his wife.

The plantation, with its enslaved people and stock, is to be rented or placed under an overseer until his son and daughters come into possession of the land.
Identifier
19626
Type
text
Creator
unknown
Date Created
1752-1755
Format
manuscript
Is Part Of
Chew family papers (2050) | Box 772 | Folder 28
Spatial Coverage
Maryland
Subject
Slavery--United States--History |Chew family
Extent
8 pages
Language
eng
Rights
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Item sets
Chew Family Papers

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