Probate records are among the most valuable records for African American research. Among them are wills, orphans court records, inventories and appraisements. Wills contain a variety of information, such as family relationships, former residences, and names and ages of slaves. Inventories may also list names of slaves and family relationships. For instance, the inventory of William Edwards of Fauquier County, Virginia, shown here, shows the names of Ned, Charlotte, and their children.
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CategoriesAuthorI am a professional genealogist specializing in tracing the lives of African Americans. I earned my Ph.D. in history from the University of Alabama. |