Andy, Margaret, and Charlotte were enslaved under the estate of which Josephine and M.G. Barnett inherited, and that David Shanks managed as guardian. Plans were made to hire out Margaret to A.M. Lanz for the year of 1856, with a valuation of $50.00. However, by order of the Roanoke County Court, these three enslaved people were to be given to Ann R. Earnest (formerly Ann Barnett), as part of her dowry following the death of Charles L. Barnett.
Malinda was listed in the register as having a "light brown complexion" and "a white pimple on the right side of her neck." She was also 4 feet 11.75 inches tall. Malinda registered twice at ages 25 years old and 32 years old. In Common Law Book D, her appearance was listed in the same manner at 25 years old.
Malinda was listed in the register as being 4 feet 2 inches tall and "dark colored." In Common Law Book C, her appearance was listed in the same manner.