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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.

Subject Heading

Slavery, African American.