In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Emma is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Alice W. Morris. A value of $800.00 was placed on Emma.
Emma was an enslaved woman previously owned by David Gish. Emma had a value of $400.00 placed on her. Based on the Commissioner Report of Slaves and Division of Property of David Gish, Emma would be taken in by Polly Brugh (Polly Gish).
Emily Niere was listed in the racial category section as "quadroon." She was additionally listed as no longer being employed by James Goodwin and as being free before the Civil War.