William Richardson's will stipulated that Irena and her 5 children would be sold in a public auction by Richardson's executor, 12 months after Richardson's decease. They were sold to different people, splitting up the family.
In the IAS Book 4, the appraisement of William McGeorge's property lists Robert P. Wright as his administrator. There are multiple entries listing transactions involving enslaved people. The individuals listed include Elias, Easter, Joe, Thornton, Dick, and other unnamed individuals. In the appraisement, it also states that many of these enslaved people were hired out to other people. These individuals included Gross Richardson, G. T. Pollard, and J. T. Barns.
In the IAS Book 4, F. Johnston is listed as the administrator for William M. Richards. One entry in the appraisement states, "To cash recd. in A. Bruce for hire of Lucy 1856" with a value of $41.20.