Jesse Wilson was the guardian of Robert Right, who was a free boy. Robert was raised by Wilson and Wilson wanted to leave Robert real estate in his will. In his will, Jesse appoints a trusteeship in case Robert could not inherit the real estate Wilson left for him. He bequeathed Robert to his wife Sousan.
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 the will of Sarah Betts, it is listed that Jesse and the other enslaved individuals listed above be divided equally between Sally Betts Jones, Josephine W. Jones, and Paul James Jr.
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.