In the appraisement of Mrs. E. Johnston’s Estate, this young girl named Mary was listed as being 12 years old and had a value of $800.00 placed on her.
In the will of Sarah Betts, found in IAS Book 3, it is listed that Mary and the other enslaved individuals listed above be divided equally between Sally Betts Jones, Josephine W. Jones, and Paul James Jr. It is also recorded that Mary would have been bequeathed along with her children, but there is no indication saying how many children she had or their names.
A value of $600.00 was placed on Mary in IAS2, and she is described as a girl. In IAS3, however, a value of $1,950.00 was placed on Susan, Mary, and Lucinda; Mary is described as a woman here. William Johnston bequeathed Mary to Lucy Johnson.
Farly's 1846 will stipulated that Dick, Lany, Robert, Mary, Charles, and Betsey be bequeathed to his widow, Fanny W. Farly. Upon her passing, these enslaved people were to be divided equally between the enslaver's children.
Lousia Dillard's will stipulated that Mary would be bequeathed to the daughter of Benjamin Harris. The name of the daughter is not written in the Will Book. The IAS Book 2 clarifies that the names of his daughters are Elizabeth and Sarah.
David Gish's will stipulated that if his wife and children are deceased then the enslaved would go to his remaining heirs.
A value of $500.00 was placed on Mary.