1833--Manumission of Caroline

Title: 1833--Manumission of Caroline
Date: 1833
Formatted date: 1833-01-01
Event type: Manumission
Description: 1833 will and inventory of William Carpenter, Sr: Ben and wife, Caroline, to be manumitted upon the death of Carpenter's wife, with many restrictions, concerning their "obedience" and behavior. Also to be given the house they occupied at the time (1833) which was located on the land of William H. Carpenter, Jr, along with the "service of their son", Ned. Caroline was valued at $50 in the inventory- lower value may be attributed to imminent freedom
Participant: African American(s): Caroline; Ben; Ned; unknown, Caroline [2]; unknown, Ben [8]; unknown, Ned [2]; Slave holder(s): Carpenter, William Sr; Carpenter, William C.
Location: Boone County (Ky.)
Related resource: Carpenter family
Bibliographic citation: Boone County Will Book C, page 14; Boone County Will Book C, page 56
Source: Boone County Will Books

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