Pleasant Ellington resigns as guardian for his grandchildren, William and Moreton Dryden and the Probate Court appoints Alpheus Ellington as the new guardian. Pleasant Ellington owed the Administrator of the Estate of Melvina Dryden $972.66. The transaction involves not only land but also the transfer of enslaved individuals as part of a debt settlement. The slaves were appraised at $940.00." "... Bob aged about 12 years and John age about seven years..." Trustee to sell and slaves if dictated by the Probate Court.
Date(s) of Creation
10/24/1853
Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
Enslaved
Other Name
John
Name Type
Enslaver
Other Name
Ellington, Pleasant & Ellington, Mary conveys slave to Ellington, Alpheus, Guardian for Dryden, William & Dryden, Morton
