Coleman's mother was hired out to Samuel P. Holt. The record says that Holt "hires" the mother, which means that she was hired by him and gave birth while she was hired by Holt.
From September to December 1863, Clay labored for 62 days at a pay rate of $20.00 per month. His enslaver, David Shanks, received $41.33 for the work completed by Clay. From December 1862 to January 1863, Clay labored for 60 days at a pay rate of $16.00 per month. "D. G. Shanks" received $32.00 for this work, also.
In Elizabeth Johnston's list of property, a combined value of $2500.00 was placed on Clary and her five children. In the appraisement of Elizabeth Johnston's estate, a value of $3000.00 was placed on them.
Sarah Betts' will requested that the family of Claiborne and Anne, as well as their infant Sally Betts, are granted the option of freedom or remaining with the family at the risk of being sold. This was a first step in the manumission of the Scott family.