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Creator/Title
Wells, Carty. Document, no date. 1 page.
Call No.
Mss. C W
Content
This is an extract of the will of Carty Wells copied by James S. Whitaker. It describes Wells's division of land in "Shelby County" and slaves amongst his son' s children and his daughters upon his death. Most of the will describes the division of slaves. Wells does not want his slaves sold outside the family; he demands that they be divided among all his children after his wife & dies.