Description
Court orders partition of the Estate of William Woods who died on August 21, 1843 and directs the slaves be sold and allocates proceeds in 7th shares amongst the heirs. "…slaves named Hariet, Permelia, Sarah, Almira, Lewis, and Gabriel…" His widow, Ann Woods, managed his estate until her death, after which his property, including named enslaved individuals, was to be divided among his heirs including Adam C. Woods, Archibald Woods, William Woods, Thomas Woods, and various others, with Samuel A. Brown and Susan Brown (née Woods) entitled to a one-seventh share. The court ruled that the estate, specifically the enslaved individuals, was to be sold and the proceeds divided, as equitable partition was not possible.Date(s) of Creation
12/5/1857
