The Inventory, Appraisements, and Settlements books consist of a wide variety of record types. They include wills formatted similar to the will books, in which an enslaver would divide and bequeath enslaved people amongst their heirs, general relations, and friends. These wills were typically written when an enslaver was older but while they were still of “a sound mind and body,” according to their own language. Inheritors were not always specified, but may have been referenced implicitly, such as simply saying “[the enslaver’s] wife” rather than giving the wife’s name. The books also include estate appraisements and settlement of estates, in which a deceased enslaver’s whole estate and “possessions” would be cataloged and priced. This would include all household items, livestock, and in the case of enslavers, enslaved people would be listed as well, priced and at times sold to other enslavers. Settlement of estates were also recorded in which someone would list all of their trades, payments, and transactions with other people, including the hiring out of enslaved people to other enslavers. The money from such hires would go to the enslaver and not the enslaved person doing the labor. The information provided on enslaved people was largely dehumanizing and transactional, and the records provided herein are limited by this. It is also important to note that for every valuation of an enslaved person, there were white people who may or may not have been enslavers themselves but were actively involved in this aspect of the slave trade.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, David is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Letitia Watts Rives. A value of $500.00 was placed on David.
Dave is mentioned in a deposition found in IAS Book 4 and throughout many documents concerning Thomas Tosh and the Tosh Estate. It is stated that he most likely had a wife named Phoebe and children, though it is not listed who they were. In one testimony from the deposition, it is stated that Dave and his wife had three children and another was born within the time frame of the deposition. More information about their roles and lifestyle are given in the deposition along with more information about Dick, Franky (Fanny), Mitchell, Sampson, and the unnamed children of Dick and Franky along with the unnamed children of Dave and Phoebe.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Darly is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Mrs. Carr. A value of $1600.00 was placed on Darly.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Daniel is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Alice W. Morris. A value of $2,000.00 was placed on Daniel.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Daniel is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $700.00 was placed on Daniel.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Cyrus is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Letitia Watts Rives. A value of $1000.00 was placed on Cyrus.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Cicily is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Letitia Watts Rives. A value of $400.00 was placed on Cicily.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Charlotte is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Mrs. Carr. A value of $200.00 was placed on Charlotte.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Charlotte is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Letitia Watts Rives. A value of $50.00 was placed on Charlotte.
A value of $600.00 was placed on Charlotte. In December of 1858, Charlotte was hired out for $80.00. In 1859, Charlotte was hired out for $80.00. On December 31, 1859, Charlotte was hired out for $40.00 for the year of 1860.
Charles S. Greenwood was the son of Abram Greenwood. In the partition of enslaved people, Charles received George as his one fifth share between himself and his four other siblings that was given to them by their father after his death.
In the IAS Book 4, Charles Lunsford is the executer for the appraisement of Thomas Lunsford. Charles was most likely Thomas Lunsford's son but this record does not list their relationship. There are multiple entries involving the hiring out of enslaved individuals that included Charles hiring out Everett in 1861 and 1862 three times for a value of $100.00, $6.00, and $100.00
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Charles is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Alice W. Morris. A value of $1,700.00 was placed on Charles.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Catherine is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Letitia Watts Rives. A value of $900.00 was placed on Catherine.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Carter is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Letitia Watts Rives. A value of $300.00 was placed on Carter.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Carey is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Alice W. Morris. A value of $1,500.00 was placed on Carey.
In the IAS Book 4, the appraisement of Charles L. Snyder's property includes that the executers were James H. Rennick and George Hannah. An entry in the appraisement states, "By payt. To C. C. Thompkins negro hire" with a value of $150.00. There is no other identifying information about the individual in the record. This means that the individuals already named could be this person or there could be another person who has not been named.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Burwell is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Alice W. Morris. A value of $1,500.00 was placed on Burwell.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Burwell is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $600.00 was placed on Burwell.