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.
Prudence Greenwood was the daughter of Abram Greenwood. In the partition of enslaved people, Prudence received Sarah and Jane as her one fifth share between herself and her four other siblings that was given to them by their father after his death.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Priscilla is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Alice W. Morris. A value of $500.00 was placed on Priscilla.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Priscilla is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $400.00 was placed on Priscilla.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Polly is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $600.00 was placed on Polly.
Phoebe 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 she most likely had a husband named Dave 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 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, Phillis is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $500.00 was placed on Phillis.
In the will of Jacob Murray, Phill was permitted to select the person "to whom he wishes to be sold to." In the Sales Bill of Jacob Murray, Phil had a value of $800.00 placed on him and was then sold to J.W. Hurt for that price.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Phebe is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Mrs. Carr. A value of $1500.00 was placed on Phebe.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Peggy is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Alice W. Morris. A value of $500.00 was placed on Peggy.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Patterson is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $1,200.00 was placed on Patterson.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Patsy is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $1,500.00 was placed on Patsy.
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, Parmelin is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Mrs. Carr. A value of $1200.00 was placed on Parmelin.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Norvill is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Alice W. Morris. A value of $400.00 was placed on Norvill.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Ned is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Mrs. Carr. A value of $800.00 was placed on Ned.
Ned and the others willed alongside him were to remain on the Chapman plantation for a year after Chapman's death to "work for a year after Chapman passes, bringing the plantation to good standing and then to all be sold."
In the IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Edmund is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's son, Col. William Watts. No value was placed on Edmund or his wife Nannie.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Nancy is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Alice W. Morris. A value of $900.00 was placed on Nancy.
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, Nancy is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $1,200.00 was placed on Nancy.