unknown, Ben [10]
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Title
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unknown, Ben [10]
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Gender
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Male
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Biography
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1856: Lewis Webb named as Executor, Webb is directed to "hire my negro man Ben from year to year as he may see proper, giving him the privilege of selecting a home where he should be reasonably paid" The proceeds of the hiring out of Ben are to be put toward his support. No mention of emancipation. 1858 inventory gives age as 65 yrs., value $75
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Birth date
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circa 1794
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Bibliographic citation(s)
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Boone County Will Book G, pages 256, 282