Henry is mentioned in the will of Edward Watts, who is discussing the passing of property to his son, William. Edward Watts stated: "...also all of the slaves which may be on the land at that time except Robert, in whose place I give him Henry, the son of Anthony..."
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Henry is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Alice W. Morris. A value of $1,100.00 was placed on Henry
Henry had an enslaved brother named Harrison and an enslaved mother named Rose. In the will of Jacob Murray, Rose will be allowed to chose a new master for herself and her children. Murray did not want them to be sold publicly or taken away by strangers. However, Henry was later purchased by Mrs. C. Murray for $500.00; if Mrs. C. Murray was Jacob Murray's wife or another close family member, it is possible Henry was still kept with his family. In the Appraisement of Property of Jacob Murray, a value of $500.00 was placed on Henry.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Henry is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's son, Col. William Watts. A value of $2,800.00 was placed on Henry.