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.
It is recorded in the will of Peter Bush that Maria and "her increase," would be bequeathed to William and his heirs, "forever." Maria's "increases" are her future children and their future children. When these children were born they would be enslaved to Maria's enslaver.