Lucy's mother was hired out to P. Read. Though the record says that Read "heirs" the mother, she was likely hired by him and gave birth to Lucy while she was hired by Read.
In IAS2, a value of $100.00 was placed on Lucy, who was described as an old woman. In IAS3, however, Lucy and John were valued at $600.00 together, and she is described as a girl.
Jane was valued alongside with her two children, Lucy and Catharine. A valuation of $600.00 was placed on the family. They were purchased by John Johnston at the estate sale of William Walton.
Lucinda was listed in the register as 5 feet 7.5 inches and "bright mulatto." She had a burn mark on the back of her neck. In Common Law Book E, her appearance was described in the same manner.