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, Jinny is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Mrs. Carr. Jinny is listed as having had "no charge" placed on her. She is listed alongside John who had "no charge" placed on him as well.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Jimmy is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Mrs. Carr. A value of $1200.00 was placed on Jimmy.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Jimmy 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 Jimmy.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Jim is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's son, Col. William Watts. A value of $900.00 was placed on Jim Whale.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Jim Polk is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Mrs. Carr. A value of $1400.00 was placed on Jim.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Jim Edwards is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $2,000.00 was placed on Jim.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Jim Crack is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Letitia Watts Rives. A value of $1800.00 was placed on Jim Crack.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Jim is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $300.00 was placed on Jim.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Jesse is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $600.00 was placed on Jesse.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Jerry Wertz is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Mrs. Carr. A value of $500.00 was placed on Jerry Wertz.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Jerry Burwell is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $800.00 was placed on Jerry Burwell.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Jerry is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Letitia Watts Rives. A value of $1500.00 was placed on Jerry.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Jeff is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $700.00 was placed on Jeff.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Janetta is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's son, Col. William Watts. A value of $1,600.00 was placed on Janetta.
In the partition of Abram Greenwood's enslaved individuals, Jane had a value of $1,100.00 placed on her. The following is also stated: "The heirs...have agreed to divide the slaves as follows - Miss Prudence Greenwood takes Sarah and Jane."
In the IAS Book 4, William Kyle is listed as the administrator of the annexed will of James Kyle. In the multiple entries involving enslaved individuals, it names Eliza and child, Walker, and Ben.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, James Fleming 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 James.
In the IAS Book 4, the appraisement of H. H. Chapman's property states that E. J. Chapman is listed as his administrator. One entry in the appraisement states, "To Amt. E. J. Chapman's note for hire of Ned, James, Lewis, + Maria 1862" with a value of $500.00.
In the appraisement of Samuel Forsythe's property, Jacob P. Hartman is listed as his administrator. Hartman and Jacob P. Hartman could be the same individual but the record does not specify.