Will Books are a good source in the search for Slaves only if the owner named the slave(s).
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For example: "I Will and bequeath to my (wife, son, daughter, etc.) all my estate both real and personal of every sort;" or, "...the property I have already given to my (wife, son, daughter, etc.)..." The documents often do not include the slave\'s name, sometimes only girl, runaway, boy, etc.
Many times a Will lists property without specifying if it includes slaves.
Will Books are a good source in the search for Slaves only if the owner named the slave(s)