As stated in the Common Law book, it was ordered that the Overseers of the Poor bind out Henry Saunders. His father, Hercules Cuff, asked that Stephen Henry appear in court to prove why Henry's indenture should not be cancelled. The indenture was later cancelled and quashed.
Stephen was listed in the register as having a "black complexion," a mark in the middle of his forehead, and a cut on his right hand. He was 5 feet 7.5 inches tall. In Common Law Book E, his appearance was described in the same manner.
Stephen was listed in the register as having a "black complexion" and scars on his right hand and forehead. He was 5 feet 10.5 inches tall. In Common Law Book D, Stephen's appearance was listed in the same manner.
Stephen was enslaved by Jacob Murray. In the Sales Bill regarding Murray's estate, a value of $50.00 was placed on "Stephe." He was then bought by his wife, M. Shooly. In the appraisement of Murray's estate, a value of $200.00 was placed on an enslaved man named Stephen. The fifth IAS book also records a value of $200.00 being placed on "Steven" in the list of Jacob Murray's property. It is assumed that these three passages are describing the same person.
William D. Sims gave Billy Howard and Stephen $50.00 a year for as long as they live if Betty and David S. Read permits them to stay on their plantation. If they don't stay on the plantation, they'll be given $500.00 each so they may go where they please.