Description
Partition of the real estate and slaves of John M. Hays to heirs Martha Hays, the widow, and their children: Robert Hays, Samuel Hays, Mary J. Middleton, Nancy Thomas, etc. The document notes the sale of property on October 4, 1858, and outlines the division of the estate, including the dower rights that Martha Hays holds for "...slave Thomas, slave Catherine, and slave Jacob..." Probate Court orders the sale of Martha Hayes' slaves on the 1st Monday in April 1859 for 1/3 cash and the balance in 12 months.Date(s) of Creation
1/29/1859
