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.
Letitia Umbarger was the daughter of Abram Greenwood. In the partition of enslaved people, Letitia received Fanny 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, Letitia is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $1,000.00 was placed on Letitia.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Lavinia is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Mrs. Carr. A value of $1000.00 was placed on Lavinia.
In the IAS Book 4, an entry under Charles E. Oliver, guardian of Ann Rosaltha, states, " To hire of girl Lavinia to Mrs. Tolly" with a value of $18.00.
In the IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Laura is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Mrs. Carr. A value of $1000.00 was placed on Laura.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Laura is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $500.00 was placed on Laura.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Laura is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's son, Col. William Watts. A value of $1,000.00 was placed on Laura.
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, Julius 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 Julius.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Julia is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Letitia Watts Rives. A value of $1,200.00 was placed on Julia.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Julia is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $1,400.00 was placed on Julia.
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, Joshua is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Alice W. Morris. A value of $450.00 was placed on Joshua.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Joshua 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 Joshua.
In the documents associated with Jonathan Tosh, an entry states, "To Hire of Nancy, Hannah + Jonathan not accounted for, but hired in 1832..." with a value of $91.00.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, John is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Mrs. Carr. John is listed as having had "no charge" placed on him. He is listed alongside Jinny who had "no charge" placed on her as well.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, John is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Alice W. Morris. A value of $700.00 was placed on John.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, John is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $1,000.00 was placed on John.