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, this child and their mother, Lucy are listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Mrs. Carr. A value of $1600.00 was placed on this child and their mother.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, this child is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $1,800.00 was placed on this child and their mother, Rhoda.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Fanny and her child are listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Alice W. Morris. A value of $800.00 was placed on Fanny and her child.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, this child and their mother, Mary Fanny, are listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Alice W. Morris. A value of $1,400.00 was placed on this child and their mother.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Ellen and her child are listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Letitia Watts Rives. A value of $800.00 was placed on Ellen and her child.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Martha and her child are listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Letitia Watts Rives. A value of $1300.00 was placed on Martha and her child.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Nancy and her child are listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Letitia Watts Rives. A value of $1800.00 was placed on Nancy and her child.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Judy and her child are listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $800.00 was placed on Judy and her child.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Katy and her child are listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $1,400.00 was placed on Katy and her child.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Patience and her child are listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Letitia Watts Rives. A value of $1500.00 was placed on Patience and her child.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Magdalen and her child are listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $900.00 was placed on Magdalen and her child.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Rose and her child are listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $1,200.00 was placed on Rose and her child.
In one testimony from the deposition found in IAS Book 4, it is stated that Dave and his wife had three children and another was born within the time frame of the deposition.
In one testimony from the deposition found in IAS Book 4, it is stated that Dave and his wife had three children and another was born within the time frame of the deposition.
In one testimony from the deposition found in IAS Book 4, it is stated that Dave and his wife had three children and another was born within the time frame of the deposition.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Tom is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's son, Col. William Watts. A value of $800.00 was placed on Tom.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Tom Jr. is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's son, Col. William Watts. A value of $500.00 was placed on Tom Jr.
Thomas Lunsford bequeathed Eileen, Suck, Easther, Angoline, Jim, Perry, Dick, Daniel, Sandy, Everett, Yeenser, Louisa, Martha, Mary Jr., Fanny, Mary Ann, Rachel, and Michael to his wife, whose name is not given.