The Enslaved of Isaac Coles of Pittsylvania County Virginia - Estate Inventory 1813 and 1814

Isaac Coles was born 25 Feb 1747 in Richmond, Henrico County, VA.  He died 3 June 1813 in Pittsylvania County, VA. He's buried in the Coles Family Cemetery on Chalk Level Road at Java, VA. (On the 5,000 acres of land he purchased in 1785.)

Isaac was the son of Major John Coles who was born 1706 in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland and died in 1747 in Hanover County, VA and his wife Mary Ann Winston who was born about 1706 in Hanover County, VA and died 1758.

John Coles' will, written in 1747, gave all his enslaved to his son Walter (brother of Isaac) and names them:  Primus, Jun, Billy, Doll, Lucy, Jenny, Jemmy, Cate, Abram, Tamar, Will, London, Dublin, Nan, and Moll.

Isaac Coles married 1. Elizabeth Lightfoot and 2. Catherine Thompson. 

Elizabeth Lightfoot was born 1 Apr 1771 and died 27 July 1781. She was the daughter of William Lightfoot and Mildred Howell.  Isaac and Elizabeth's children:

• John Coles b 30 Oct 1772  d 17 May 1796
• Isaac Coles, Jr  b 16 Dec 1777  d 28 Sep 1820 - built Springwood near Houston VA
  
• Lightfoot Coles b 12 June 1780  d 4 Dec 1781

Catherine Thompson was born 16 Apr 1768 and died 18 July 1848. She was the daughter of James Thompson (born in Ireland; living New York City) and Catherine Walton.  She married Isaac on 2 Jan 1790.  Their children:

• Walter Coles b 8 Dec 1790  d 9 Nov 1857 at Coles Hill
• Catherine Coles b 24 Oct 1792  d 25 Feb 1794
• Catherine Thompson Coles b 10 Feb 1795  d 1 July 1850
• James Thompson Coles  b 9 Jan 1797  d 28 May 1838
• John Coles  b 26 Apr 1799  d 28 Aug 1847
• Robert Thompson Coles  b 15 Mar 1801  d 2 Jan 1850 - see below
  
• Jacob Thompson Coles  b 1 Aug 1803  d 18 Aug 1807
• Mary Coles  b 18 Oct 1805  d 5 Sep 1835
• Jacob Thompson Coles  b 23 Jan 1808  d 23 Nov 1884

Isaac Coles was a member of Congress from 1789 to 1797. When the question of slavery came before Congress, Coles voted to abolish the practice of slavery.

His will - Written 8 Apr 1810:
"It is right that all has to dispose of their property by Will, life is uncertain, God gave us existence and the time of its discontinuance is at His will, which is hidden from human eyes or knowledge; I therefore give to my three nieces, Nancy Carrington, Lightfoot Carrington, and Mildred Bruce, to my nephew James Bruce, my cousin Isaac Coles, Jr. &c.
"I give my Dan River estate to my nephew Edward Carrington, with all the negroes that are working on the land, and stock of every kind on the plantation.
"I give my nephew Walter Carrington, the Buck Skin Tract, with all negroes, horses and stock on the plantation.
"I give my nephew William, the home tract with all the negroes, stock on the plantation.
"I give my "Cub Creek" Tract to my nephew Paul Carrington all my land in Charlotte, negroes, stock, and bonds.
"I wish my estate kept together until all special legacies are paid, and then divided.
"I will mention so far from feeling small for every niece and nephew, children of my Bruce, as expressed by the same, all proportion given of my estate, my sentiments are the reverse, but my friend Bruce, whom I am sincerely attached to must know his wealth is sufficient for their happiness, and friendship to all my relations is the best will of
"I. H. Coles"

Inventory of the Estate - 6 Aug 1813 - Enslaved named:
Mary 70
Dicy 32
Patty 40
Flora 20
Lucky/Sucky 22
Caroline 13
Helen 11
Louisa 33
Billy 44
Nicholas 35
Abram 29
Pete 23
Ben 19
Lack/Luck 16
Becky 9
Lavisy 7
Patsy 4
Nicholas 7
Robert 6
Tucker 1
Clemontine 3
William not 1 year
Nancy 3
David? 35
Phil 26
Lewis 22
Tom 13
Sally 30
Elick 14
Moses 13
Pallidan 11
Billy 8
Lucretia 6
Lazorius 4
Permelia 1
Momia? 26
Nancy 23
Carter 11
Hampton 10
Evelind 7
Willy 5
Randolph 9
Lucinda 6
Coleman 4
Susanah 2
Sally 3 months
Clarissa 1
Isaac not 1 year
Sam 40
Henry 22
Scotts 15
Polley 30
Joseph 11
Lewis 9
Dicy 4
Cophuses 15
Maddison 3
Arana? not 1
Manville 40
Manueal 19
Poplar 30
Ann? 22
Courtney 8
Jefferson 6
Biddy 4
Nimo? 11
Dianna 3
Martha 1
Nanny 37
Washington not 1
Edmund 40
Isaac 20
Ira 27
Jackaon16
Catharine 20
Christina 12
Syrus 2
Rachel 1
Katy 19
Margary 10
Patsey 9
Suzina/ Luzina 7
Susan 3
Celia not 1 year
Ned 60
Molly 50
Isbell 40
Jacob 24
Netty 11
Mary 17
Jinny Lee not 1 year
Betty 70
Frances 37

Note: the document available to me (see below) lists only 93 enslaved, however the actual sale of the estate numbers total 150.

Sale of the Estate - 1814

8 Feb 1814 Administrator of Isaac Coles' will appointed by the court, Isaac Coles, Jr.  Securities: Paul Carrington, Henry E Coleman, Howson Clark, Edward C Carrington.  Bond was set in penalty for $400,000.  [NOTE:  $400,000 would be over $9 million in 2022]

 1814 Memorandum from Act of Sales of Isaac H Coles estate:

To Edward Carrington, 69 negroes valued at 6224 pounds, horses, mules, cattle, sheep, wagon horses, household and kitchen furniture, books, blacksmith's tools, carpenter and plantation tools, provisions, carriages &c., (valued at 1912 pounds) attached to the Dan River plantation.

To Edward Carrington, guardian of William A. Carrington, 49 negroes, (valued at 3673 pounds) horses, mules, cattle, hogs, sheep, wagon horses, household furniture, blackmith and carpenter's plantation tools, provisions carriage gears, &c., (valued at 576 pounds and 20 shillings) attached to the "Mildendo" plantation.

To Walter C. Carrington 30, negroes, (valued at, 2275 pounds) horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs, (valued at 248 pounds and 14 shillings), corn, oats, &c., (valued at 148 pounds) attached to the Buck Skin plantation.

Walter C. Carrington, guardian of Paul T. Carrington, negroes, stock &c., attached to Cub Creek plantation.

To Dr. Charles D. Fontaine, sales valued at 108 pounds taken from Dan River, and Evilina, valued at 96 pounds, from "Mildendo." Detained heavy and specific legacy value 160 pounds, taken from Dan River. Hannah valued at 90 pounds, Peggy 90 pounds, (devised to my wife,) taken from Mildendo.
"To Mrs. Mildred Carrington, all the Bonds, each amounting to 508 pounds - 1-8.
"To Dr. Charles D. Fontaine, in right of his wife."

Inventory of the Home Tract - Mildendo - was taken 9 March 1814

Inventory lists 52 slaves including Jack, a carpenter; Cane, a wagoner, and Daniel a blacksmith.

December 1820  Estate of Isaac Coles Account - List of payees:

• Doctor Tuck - medical account
• Benjamine Anderton - crier at the sale
• Mrs.Powell - services as midwife
• Robert Chappell - blacksmith account
• Henry Elliot - services as overseer (for 1820)
• Dr Senn - medical account
• Adam Toot - tannery account
• Cash to messenger to Mr Ravenscroft (twice) to Mecklenburg to preach the funeral.
• Mrs Fontaine - for money paid by her for shoes for the children
• Bruce and Williams - for bed ticking for the children in Charlotte
• Mrs Mildred H Carrington - for money paid by her.
• Ferriage of articles to Charlotte
• William Hughes - for shoemaking for the negroes
• Walter Coles - for two bushels of clover seed bought in Lynchburg
• Mrs Anne Fontaine - for expenses of children
• To the 6th Installment of 6 shares of Roanoke Stock.

 

Robert Thompson Coles, son of Isaac, married Elizabeth Fearn Paton (1810-1896.)

1830 Census  Pittsylvania County, VA  -  Robert T Coles
32 Slaves: 6 M under 10, 7 M 10-23, 1 M 24-35, 2 M 36-54, 2 M 55-99, 5 F under 10, 5 F 10-23, 2 F 24-35, 1 F 36-54, 1 F 44-99

1840 Census Regiment 107  Pittsylvania County, VA - Robert T Coles
46 Slaves:  8 M under 10, 9 M 10-23, 3 M 24-35, 5 M 36-54, 9 F under 10, 8 F 10-23, 2 F 24-35, 2 F 36-54

Part 2 Following the Enslaved of John Nelson to Daniel J Estes in Maury County, Tennessee

 * This is a work in progress and I've published it to be able to share information. I'll be editing and adding to this post as research continues.  Read more at Part 1 Following the Enslaved of John Nelson, more about the Enslaved of John Nelson and his wife Mary "Polly" Daniel

 The Enslaved

Matt (female)
Born bef 1760 prob Cumberland Co VA. Died prob Maury Co TN
1760  Elizabeth Watkins received from of father Thomas Edward “of Swift Creek” Watkins     1678-1760:  “Matt, a negro girl already in her possession, and Sam a negro boy which should go to her daughter Judith upon Elizabeth’s death.”

24 Apr 1775 William Daniel Sr will proven: "I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary and her husband John Nelson for and during the natural life of my said daughter, one negro girl named Judah now in the possession of my said daughter..."

22 Mar 1802 Elizabeth Watkins died, so daughter Mary “Polly” Daniel Nelson now has: Judah, Matt, and Sam - enslaved persons - and they are living in Maury Co TN.

Sam (male or female ?)
Born bef 1760 - see above
22 Mar 1802 - Maury Co TN - enslaver Mary Polly Daniel Nelson

Judah
Born bef 1775 VA
22 Mar 1802 in Maury Co TN - enslaver Mary Polly Daniel Nelson



Milly (and infant)
Born bef 1823  prob VA, maybe TN
1822 abt - Infant born
1823 John Nelson will:  Milly and infant valued at $500. Enslaver Elizabeth Nelson                 1776-1828 Halifax Co VA md Thomas Uland 1758-1805 Halifax Co VA

Silvia - Nelson or Powell or ?
Born bef 1823 .  Died prob Maury Co TN
1823 John Nelson will:  Silvia valued at $500. Enslaver: Sarah Sally Nelson 1778-1863 md  Charles Powell 1774-1818 Maury Co TN


Jessee probably Nelson
Born bef 1823
1823  John Nelson will: Jessee valued at $450. Enslaver: Pleasant Nelson 1792-1862 Maury Co TN md Elizabeth Cherry 1799-1870

Aggy with toddler Eli  Nelson or Tribble or ?
Born abt 1808 VA or TN
@1820 Eli born prob TN
1823 John Nelson’s will:  Aggy and ch Eli valued at $300. Enslaver: Mary Polly Nelson         1790-1845 Sumner Co TN md Abram Tribble 1780-1829
1865  27 Nov Agga Nelson buried Nashville City Cemetery, Nashville TN
        Plot: Ave Negro lot, Lot pauper.  Free woman of color age 55, Sex F,     Race B,                                       Resident of city, Disease Old Age. Reference: Cemetery     Records.


Phebe Nelson or Tribble or ?
Born bef 1823
1823 John Nelson’s will: Phebe valued at $300. Enslaver: Abram Tribble 1780-1829 md Mary Polly Nelson 1790-1845 Sumner Co TN

Bob probably Nelson
Born bef 1823
1823 John Nelson’s will: Bob valued at $425. Enslaver: John Nelson1787-1852 Columbia, Maury Co TN


Caroline Nelson or Powell or ?
Born bef 1823
1823 John Nelson’s will: Caroline valued at $250. Enslaver: William Powell d1847 Iowa  md Nancy Nelson 1780-bef1823

Meridith
Born bef 1823
1823 John Nelson’s will: Meridith valued at $300.Enslaver: James Nelson 1787-1862                 Lincoln Co TN md Sarah Thomas b1788.

Derinda
Born bef 1823
1823  John Nelson’s will: Derinda valued at $225. Enslaver: Matthew Nelson b1785                     dMemphis TN md Alcy Priddy 1786-1838

BEN NELSON
Born abt 1810/1811 prob VA maybe TN
1823 John Nelson will: Ben valued at $350. Enslaver: William Daniel Nelson 1784-1836  (md Naomi             Jaggers 1798-1866)
1834 William Daniel Nelson’s Estate Papers. Ben listed first with Mary and her daughter             Eliza.
1851 WDN’s estate hired him out to A S Henderson. Said Ben was abt 40 yrs old
1870 Census Dist 9 Maury Co TN  Dwelling 486 PO Columbia
Nelson, Ben  age 70 B  Farm Hand bTN
     Ellen  age 56  B  Wife Keeping House
     Amer  age 34 F  B  Farm Hand
     Gmiley  age 11  F B
     Henry   age 9  M B
     Eliza   age 6  F  B
     Martha   age 5  F B
     Jefferson  age 2  M B
     Charles  age 9/12  M B
[Same page as Nelson Frierson family. Dwelling 475 Fam 527]

1880 Census Maury Co TN  Dwelling 306 Family 327
Nelson, Ben  B age 70  Farm hand
     Ellen   B  age 65 Wife
Davis, Charles   B  age 36  Stepson
     [blank first name]  age 23  Daughter in Law
     John   B   age 1  Grandstepson
Thompson, Jet or Tet   B  age 10  Sister in Law

1921  Columbia TN   Death Certificate
John Matthews b11 Sep 1834 d 8 Aug 1921 names Ben Nelson as his father;  Ellen Walker as his mother.

[Theory: Ben had relationship with Mary and may be the father of her daughter Eliza. He later married Ellen Walker who had been involved with a man named Davis and had at least one child, Charles Davis, with him.  OR Ben is the son of Meary/Mary and Eliza is his sister. Peter‘s first child named Marry - see below]


Ellen Walker
Born 1815
1880 Census Maury Co TN - see Ben Nelson
Bef 1844  Relationship with unknown Davis
1844 Birth of son Charles Davis
1921 - Named as mother of John Matthews in his death certificate along with Ben Nelson as his father.  Maury Co TN

Meary / Mary probably Nelson
Born abt 1816 VA or TN
Bef 1834 gave birth to Eliza
1834 William Daniel Nelson’s Estate Papers. Ben listed first with Mary and her daughter Eliza.
1860  Hired out along with daughter Eliza, Jimann, Aaron to Jonathan S Hunt (guardian of Mary Ruth and Emily Jane Nelson)

Eliza probably Nelson
Born bef 1834 d/o Meary/Mary prob Maury Co TN
1834 William Daniel Nelson Estate lists Eliza right after Amos and before Harriet.
1860  Eliza hired out along with Jimann, Aaron and Meary/Mary to Jonathan S Hunt                     (guardian of Mary Ruth and Emily Jane Nelson)


Peter Nelson brother of Ben Nelson
Born 1806 NC   Died abt 1881 Maury Co TN
1827 daughter Marry Ann born - mother Edy / Eda/ Edie
1830  son Franklin born - mother Edy/Eda/Edie
1830  daughter Harriet born - mother Edy/Eda/Edie
1834 William Daniel Nelson’s Estate Papers:  Peter listed just before Ben.
1834  daughter Caroline born Enterprise, TN - mother Edy
1835  daughter Fannie born TN - mother Edy
1837  daughter Manervia born TN - mother Edy
1844 - daughter Paralee born TN - mother Edy
1850  daughter Lewis born TN - mother Edy
1850  daughter Tennessee born Enterprise, TN - mother Edy
1851  daughter Adaline born Enterprise, TN - mother Edy
1870 Census Dist 11, Mount Pleasant, Maury Co TN - Peter a farmer and teacher with Personal                 Estate Valued at $920.
Nelson, Peter  age 64  M  B
     Eda  age 57  F  B
     Harriet  age 40  F  B
     Manerva  age 33  F  B
     Paralee  age 28  F  B
     Lewis   age 20  F  B
     Fannie  age 35  F  B
     Caroline  age 12  F  B  prob grandchild
     Mollie  age 8  F  B  prob grandchild
     John   age 7  M  B  prob grandchild
     Norva  age 15  F  B  prob grandchild
     Caroline  age 12  F  B   prob grandchild
     Manuel   age 12  M  B   prob grandchild
     Peter  age 8  M  B   prob grandchild
     Lemmie   age 6  F  B   prob grandchild
Carter, Nelson   age 35  M  B
1875  wife Edy died
1877 marriage to Martha Council 31 Mar 1877 Columbia, Maury TN
1880  daughter Caroline died Bigbyville, Maury TN
1880 Census Dist 8 Maury Co, TN
Abt 1881  Died in Maury Co TN
1920  17 March  daughter Adaline Nelson Sandusky died Dist 6 - Columbia, Maury TN. Death                 certificates lists Peter Nelson as father and Edie Nelson as mother.  Informant: Albert Sandusky             RR 10 Columbia. COD Pneumonia and influenza.



Edy / Eda / Edie probably Nelson
Born 1813 VA   Died 1875 Maury Co TN
1827 daughter Marry Ann born - mother Edy / Eda/ Edie
1830  son Franklin born - mother Edy/Eda/Edie
1830  daughter Harriet born - mother Edy/Eda/Edie
1834 William Daniel Nelson Estate includes Edy + 2 children.
1834  daughter Caroline born Enterprise, TN - mother Edy
1835  daughter Fannie born TN - mother Edy
1837  daughter Manervia born TN - mother Edy
1844 - daughter Paralee born TN - mother Edy
1850  daughter Lewis born TN - mother Edy
1850  daughter Tennessee born Enterprise, TN - mother Edy
1851  daughter Adaline born Enterprise, TN - mother Edy
1870 Census Dist 11, Mount Pleasant, Maury Co TN - Peter a farmer and teacher with                                 Personal Estate Valued at $920.
Nelson, Peter  age 64  M  B
     Eda  age 57  F  B
     Harriet  age 40  F  B
     Manerva  age 33  F  B
     Paralee  age 28  F  B
     Lewis   age 20  F  B
     Fannie  age 35  F  B
     Caroline  age 12  F  B  prob grandchild
     Mollie  age 8  F  B  prob grandchild
     John   age 7  M  B  prob grandchild
     Norva  age 15  F  B  prob grandchild
     Caroline  age 12  F  B   prob grandchild
     Manuel   age 12  M  B   prob grandchild
     Peter  age 8  M  B   prob grandchild
     Lemmie   age 6  F  B   prob grandchild
Carter, Nelson   age 35  M  B
1875 - Edy died  Maury Co TN
1880  daughter Caroline died Bigbyville, Maury Co TN                                                                     
1920  17 March  daughter Adaline Nelson Sandusky died Dist 6 - Columbia, Maury TN.  Death                 certificates lists Peter Nelson as father and Edie Nelson as mother. Informant: Albert Sandusky RR         10 Columbia. COD Pneumonia and influenza.



Amos probably Nelson
Born before 1830 probably Maury Co TN
1834  William Daniel Nelson Estate includes Amos right after Edy +2 ch and before Eliza,         probable d/o Meary/Mary.

Harriet probably Nelson
Born bef 1834 TN
1834 William Daniel Nelson Estate includes Harriet just after Eliza d/o Meary/Mary and just before Peter Nelson.

Caroline probably Nelson
Born bef 1823-30                                                                                                                                    1823 John Nelson’s will - Caroline may be the Caroline valued at $250 and                         bequeathed to his daughter Nancy’s husband William Powell. Maury Co 

1834 William Daniel Nelson Estate included Caroline listed last after Ben Nelson.

A Boy aged 11  -  listed in William Daniel Nelson Estate
Born 1840 probably TN
1851  hired out to M D Matthews - William Daniel Nelson Estate


Jack Nelson  - Family listed in William Daniel Nelson Estate
Born 1810
1831 wife Emeline Nelson born
1840  son James born
1843  son Thomas born
1844  daughter Katharine born
1846  daughter Lavenia born
1848  daughter Permelia born
1850  son Cornelius born
1851  hired out to John L Hough/Keugh - William Daniel Nelson Estate
    [whole family all together]


Mary Ann Nelson  - family listed in William Daniel Nelson Estate
Born 1828
1843  daughter Harriet born
1844  son Harry born
1848  daughter Mariah born
1851  hired out to Joseph Matthews - William Daniel Nelson Estate
    [mother and 3 ch all together]
1867  11 Dec  Mariah Nelson died. Free person of color, age 30, sex F, race B, Resident of Nashville,             COD consumption. Buried Ave Old Yard, lot, Nashville City Cemetery


Jimann Nelson   listed in William Daniel Nelson Estate
1860  hired out to Jonathan S Hunt (guardian of Mary Ruth and Emily Jane Nelson.]

Aaron / Aron Estes
Born abt 1825 TN
1834  William Daniel Nelson’s Estate Papers. Aaron not mentioned by name, so may be a son of Edy.
1851 WDN’s estate hired hi out to John Faris. Said Aaron was abt 26 yrs old.
1900 Census Maury Co TN  Dwelling 60 Family 61
Estes, Aron   B  age 68 bMar 1823 VA Widower
     Aron Jr   B  age 25  bSep 1878 TN
     Malinda  B  age 18  b Feb 1880
     Mary   B  age 14  bDec 1885
     Martha   B  age 12  bFeb 1887
     John   B  age 8  bNov 1891
     Sarah   B  age 6  bJune1893


Susan Estes
Born Jan 1830 TN  Died bef 1910 prob Chicago
1844  son George W Estes born Maury Co TN
1845  son Robert Estes born Maury Co TN
1846  son Alexander born in January. Maury Co TN
1855  son Andrew born Maury Co TN
1865  son George W Estes died 22 Jan in TN
1867  Moved to Nashville where her mother lived.
1881  Moved to Chicago IL with son Rufus
1900  husband Simon died before 1900. City directory and census says “Widow”
     Living in Chicago Ward 3 at 3209 Dearborn with son Rufus who is  Head of  Household.  9 children     born; 5 living in 1900. Renting house with Thomas, a cook, and his wife Lula. House owned by             resident  white Irishwoman Rebecca Hamilton a 73 yr old widow. 
1910  Died before 1910 prob in Chicago.

[Son Rufus says Susan had 7 boys and 2 girls.]

 

George W Estes  s/o Susan Estes
Born abt 1844 Columbia, Maury TN   Died 22 Jan 1865 TN
1863  5 Sep enlisted in Co F 12 Regt US Colored Infantry  [5’8” tall, black                                             complexion, black hair; Farmer]
1865  22 Jan  Died  Buried Nashville
1881  12 Oct  Mother, Susan, filed for his pension.

Robert Estes / Esters    probable s/o Susan Estes
Born abt 1845 Columbia, Maury Co TN   Died 11 Jan 1864
1863  5 Sep enlisted in Co F 12 Regt US Colored Infantry [5’4” tall, black                             complexion, black hair; Farmer]
1864   11 Jan  Died   Buried Nashville

Alexander Estes   probable s/o Susan Estes
Born Jan 1846 Columbia, Maury Co TN   Died 26 Dec 1924 Nashville, TN
1870   27 Dec  married Margaret Harlan
1870 Census Dist 9 Maury Co TN  Living in household of Daniel Jaggers Estes:
Estes, Alexander  age 24  M  B  Farm Hand bTN
Estes, Andrew   age 15  M  B  Farm Hand bTN
1871  birth of son John  *See his sep listing below
1873  birth of daughter Kate
1875  birth of daughter Susan “Susie”
1877  birth of son Samuel
1879  birth of son David
1880  Census Dist 9 Maury Co TN  Living next door to Daniel Jaggers Estes.
Estes, Alexander  age 33  M  B
     Margaret  wife  age 26  F  B
     John  son  age 9  M  B
     Kate  daughter  age 7  F  B
     Susan  daughter  age 5  F  B
     Samuel  son  age 3  M  B
     David  son  age 1  M  B
1884  birth of son Lilman
1891  birth of daughter Mary R
1894  birth of daughter Huella/Hughella
1896  birth of daughter Fannie B
1900 Census Dist 9 Maury Co TN  Owns farm free and clear at 61 Freedom St. Living next to F R Estes family (white s/o of DJ Estes); close to Lee Harlan family. Married Margret 1872. Father bVA   Mother bKY
Estes, Alexander  age 54
     Margret  age 45
     Lilman  age 16
     Huella  age 6
     Fannie B  age 4
Mcamary, Earley  age 9  Nephew
     Mary  age 4/12  Granddaughter
Jones, Marcus  age 25  Son in Law   Day Laborer
     Mary R  age 21  (Alexander’s) Daughter
     P  [blank]   Grandson
1900 Census Dist 9 Maury Co TN - Alex’s son John living with his wife Alice McKissick and her family.
1900 Census Dist 9 Maury Co TN - Alex’s daughter Kate living as a Servant with the J K Harril family (white). She is a widow with no children.
1910 Census Dist 9 Maury Co TN
Estes, Alex  M  B  age 64 md 40 yrs Farmer  Owns farm free&clear
     Margaret  wife  F  B  age 58  md 40 yrs Ch16/8living Washing/priv
     Lillman  son  M B age 25  md 1 yr Farm Laborer
     Huella  daughter  F  B  age 15
     Fannie  daughter  F  B  age 13
     Jessie  daughter in law  F  B  age 19  md 1yr Washing/priv
     Robert  grandson  M  B  age 8
     G*le / Genia  granddaughter  F  B  age 7
     Nora granddaughter  F  B  age 5
Living next door is Marcus Jones family w/ Alex‘s daughter Mary:
Jones, Marcus  M  B  age 39 md 12 yrs
     Mary  wife  F  B  age 28 md 12 yrs  6ch/6living
     Sam  son  M B age 10
     Willie L  daughter  F  B  age 8
     Sara M  daughter  F  B  age 7
     Margarette  daughter  F  B  age 5
     Henry B  son  M  B  age 3
     Walter C  son  M  B  age 11/12
1914  death of daughter Fannie B Columbia, Maury Co TN
1920 Census Dist 9 Maury Co TN - Renting home. Living next door to Wright Vincent family and                 Margaret Crosby family.
Estes, Alec  M  B  age 72  Laborer in Mines
     Margaret wife  F  B  age 63
     Hughella  daughter  F  B  age 24  single  Laundress priv home
     Paul W  grandson  M  B  age 4
     Sam Ella  granddaughter  F  B  age 2
     Nellman (Lilman)  son  M  B  age 26  single  Laborer in Mines
     Sammy  son  M  B  age 15  Laborer in Mines
1924  15 Feb death of wife Margaret Harlan in Nashville TN
1924  26 Dec  Died in Nashville TN



Andrew Estes  probable son of Susan Estes
Born abt 1855 Columbia, Maury Co TN
1870 Census Dist 9 Maury Co TN - Living in the household of Daniel Jaggers Estes  family:
Estes, Alexander  age 24  M B Farmhand bTN
Estes, Andrew  age 15  M  B  Farmhand bTN
1880 Census Dist 10 Maury Co TN Sside Williams Post Rd - living in household of  F R Estes family         (white - s/o Daniel Jaggers Estes)
Estes, Andrew  M  B  age 22 Hired farm laborer
Webster, Romey  M B age 21 Hired farm laborer
Jackson, Marshall  M B age 33 Hired farm laborer
Dobbin, Lucius  M  B  age 23  Hired farm laborer
Frierson, Horace  M  B  age 23  Hired farm laborer
1880  6 July married Florence Harlan in Maury Co TN
1884  29 Nov married Bettie Thomasson/Thompson in Maury Co TN
1888  28 Aug daughter Lue Vergia born in Columbia, Maury Co TN
1947 16 Nov daughter Lue Vergia died in Louisville, Jefferson Co, KY. Death certificate names Andrew Estes as father; Bettie Thompson as mother. Informant: Sarah Frierson. Lue lived 1625 N Chestnut, Louisville KY. COD breast cancer.


Rufus Estes  s/o Susan Estes
Born Apr 1857 or 1858 Maury Co TN  Died 25 Sep 1939 Los Angeles CA
1867 moved with mother Susan to Nashville, TN where his grandmother was living.
1873  began work at restaurant in Nashville TN
1877  Waiter at Hemphill’s European Hotel, Nashville TN
1878  16 Apr married Laura Demoss in Davidson Co, TN
1879  17 Jan  wife Laura died in Nashville, TN
1881  moved to Chicago IL; worked at 77 Clark St for $10/wk
1883  began work for Pullman
1885  still in Chicago; living on Dearborn; Porter for Pullman
1889  living at 2440 Dearborn, Chicago
1894  sailed to Tokyo, Japan for Cherry Blossom Festival
1897  became Corporate Chef at Illinois Steel Company; known as Captain Rufus.                  Active in Chicago’s black community; member Republican Appomattox Club
1900 Census Chicago Ward 3 Cook Co IL - living 3209 Dearborn St with mother,             Susan.
Estes, Rufus  head  B  bApr 1858 age 42  Single RR Porter
     Susan, mother  B  bJan 1830 age 70  Widowed. Ch 9/5living
1910 Census Chicago Ward 3 - Cook Co, IL - living on Wabash as a lodger
Ball, Cyrus A  head  M Mulatto age 50 md2 bVA Parents bVA Steward at Club House           Renting house
     Georgia  wife  F Mulatto age 45 Md2 CH3/1living bPA Mother bVA   Maid/priv             house
Estes, Rufus  lodger  M  B  age 51 Widowed bTN Parents bTN  Chef /Restaurant
Tives, Thomas  lodger  M  Mulatto  age 45 Divorced bIL Parents bMO                                  Doctor/Chiropractor
1911  published Good Things to Eat
1911  moved to Los Angeles CA. Employed as Chef.
1920 Census Los Angeles Dist 74 CA - living on Gladys Ave in a rooming house with         29 others all working on RR or in restaurants.
Estes, Rufus   roomer  M  B  age 62 Widowed bTN Cook at Restaurant
1930 Census Los Angeles CA - living at 3813 ½ S Central as a roomer.
Estes, Rufus  roomer  M Negro age 73 Widowed  bTN Father bTN  Mother bKY  Cook in cafe
1939  25 Sep  Died in Los Angeles, CA



John Estes s/o Alexander who is s/o Susan
Born 14 Aug 1880  Columbia, Maury Co TN  Died 1 Dec 1941 Chicago, Cook Co IL   Buried Worth, Cook Co, IL
1900 Census Dist 9 Maury Co TN - living on Freedom St with his in laws
Mckissick, Henry  head  C  M  bDec 1808  age 92 md40yrs bNC Parents bNC
     Harriet  wife  C  F  bMay 1825 age 75 md40yrs bTN Parents bVA
Ray, Maggie  daughter C  F  bJuly 1865 age 35 bTN  Father bNC Mother bTN     Cook
Estes, Allice  daughter  C  F  bNov 1881 age 19 M  Md 8mos bTN
     John  son in law  C  M bDec 1873 age 27  Md 8mos bTN Parents bTN     Farm                     Laborer
Ray, Jim  grandson  C  M  bJune 1883  age 16 bTN
     Kenny  grandson  C  M  bApr 1885 age 15 bTN
     Frank  grandson  D  M  bJune1881  age 8 bTN
     Lattie  granddaughter  C  F  bJune 1898 age 1 bTN
1900 Chicago IL City Directory - John living 2512 Dearborn and working as a                     waiter.  7 blocks from his uncle Rufus and grandmother Susan.
1941  26 Nov  Died in Chicago, IL
1941  1 Dec buried Burr Oak Cemetery in Worth, IL
    Illinois Death Index says he was a Laborer. Father Alex Estes bColumbia TN;                 Mother Margrett Harlin bColumbia TN. Wife: Alice
* Alice Cleo Ray Estes b14 Nov 1880 and claimed Social Security on 10 Apr 1946.

Following the Enslaved of John Nelson to Daniel J Estes in Maury County, Tennessee - Part 1

* This is a work in progress and I've published it to be able to share information.

Recently I've been trying to figure out the connection between a new cousin's family and my own. Sharon's mother and I are DNA matches on two chromosomes: Chromosome 14  5.1 cM  223 SNPs and on chromosome 15  3.1 cM 251 SNPs.  Total half match segments: 802 cM with 65.491% SNPs being full identical.  According to my reading we might be as close as a great great grandparent connection, but definitely within 8th great grandparent.

My research leads me to believe my 5th great grandfather, John Nelson, or perhaps his wife's father, William Daniel may be our most common ancestor.  Almost certainly the ancestral trail leads back to one of them.  Both were enslavers.  Sharon is a descendant of their enslaved.

There is still much research yet to be done, but last week I began trying to do a timeline of our families hoping it would reveal some clues.  It quickly became very hard to follow because there are so many people involved.   

I then began to try to follow the enslaved. Though what follows may be confusing, I decided to share it any way.   Note:  I'll be editing and adding to this post as research continues.

John Nelson was born 1752 Lunenberg Co VA and died 30 June 1823 Maury Co TN.  He married Mary “Polly” Daniel who was born 1752 Cumberland Co VA and died in Maury Co TN.
 Mary was the d/o William Daniel Sr born 8 Feb 1701 Christ Church, Middlesex, VA and died Apr         1775 Cumberland Co VA and Elizabeth Watkins   b1712 d1802
    24 Apr 1775 Will Proven: "I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary and her husband John Nelson for and during the natural life of my said daughter, one negro girl named Judah now in the possession of my said daughter..."
    1760 Elizabeth Watkins received from her father Thomas Edward “of Swift Creek” Watkins 1678-1760:
“Matt, a negro girl already in her possession, and Sam a negro girl which should go to her daughter Judith upon Elizabeth’s death.”
    22 Mar 1802 Elizabeth Watkins died, so daughter Mary “Polly” Daniel Nelson now have:
Judah, Matt, and Sam - enslaved women - and they are living in Maury Co TN.                   

CHILDREN OF JOHN NELSON and MARY POLLY DANIEL:

Elizabeth Nelson 1776 VA -1828 Halifax Co VA md Thomas Uland 1758 Hanover Co VA -1805 Halifax Co VA No mention of Thomas ever owning slaves, however we know his wife did.
* I descend from their son Jonas 1791-1829 - no record of him ever owning slaves.
** Can find no record of Elizabeth selling slaves.
1810 Halifax Co VA Census:
Elizabeth Yewland with 1 white Tithable, 1 slave over 12 and one horse. The tithable is probably her son Jonas.
1823 John Nelson’s will bequeathed to her:
Milly and infant valued at $500.
* Elizabeth died abt 1828. We do not know what happened to Milly and her child  - have found no probate record yet.
Elizabeth Nelson and Thomas Uland’s children:
Jonas Uland 1791-1829 - left VA for IN
Elizabeth Uland 1794-1880 Clark Co KY. Md Thomas Daniel
Catherine Ketura Uland 1796-1875 Pike Co AR md Zachariah Larkin Chesshir
Polly Patty Uand 1796-1880 Clark Co KY
Betsy R Uland 1802-
Thomas Nelson Uland 1804-
* so far no records showing enslaved.


Sarah “Sally” Nelson 1778 Halifax Co VA-1863 Maury Co TN md Charles Powell 1774-1818
1823 John Nelson’s will bequeathed to her:
Silvia valued at $500


Nancy Nelson 1780 Halifax Co VA - before 1823 md William Powell
1823 John Nelson’s will bequeathed to Nancy's husband:
Caroline valued at $250


William Daniel Nelson 1784 Halifax Co VA-1836 Maury Co TN
Md Naomi Jaggers 1798 - 1866
ENSLAVED:
1820 Maury Co TN - 2 Slaves    1 M under 14, 1 F under 14
1823 - Ben $350 from father
1830 - 6 Slaves:  1 M under 10, 2 M 10-23, 1 F under 10, 2 F 10-23.
1834 - 9 Slaves: Edy + 2 children, Amos, Eliza, Harriet, Peter, BEN, Caroline       Listed in his estate/probate.Do not have will. No record of sale. Looks like enslaved hired out after William's death.

William Daniel Nelson decd Estate Accounting for hired out enslaved:
1851
Aron, man aged about 26 years - to John Faris
BEN, man about 40 - to A S Henderson
A boy aged 11 - to M D Matthews
Jack, age 41; Emeline 30, James 11, Thomas 5, Katharine 7, Lavenia 5, Permelia 3, Cornelius 10 mos - one family all together - to  John L Hough/Keugh
Mary Ann aged 23 and 3 children Harriet 3, Harry, 7, Mariah 3 - to Joseph Matthews

1860
Jimann; Aaron;  Meary;  Eliza - to Jonathan S Hunt guardian of Mary Ruth and Emily Jane.   *See below from William James Howard’s probate: Meary/Mary mother of Eliza


    His son, William D Nelson b1834 - guardian appointed: Brother in Law William James Howard 1814-1850, husband of Mary Ruth Nelson d/o William Daniel Nelson and bro to William D Nelson.

William James Howard - guardian of William D Nelson
Enslaved (from probate) 17:  BEN, Mary (mother), Eliza (dau), AARON, John, Jim Ann, Catherine, Lavenia, Maria, Permelia, Thomas, Cornelius, Emeline, Jack, Harry, Mariah, Harriet

1840 Naomi Jaggers Nelson widow of William Daniel Nelson - Enslaved 3: 1 M 10-23, 2 F under 10

1850 new guardian appointed for William D Nelson: Thomas Walter Estes 1810-1878 s/o John Henry Estes and Martha Jane Jaggers. Brother to Daniel Jaggers Estes.
1860 William living with his mother Naomi Jaggers Nelson in Dist 6, Culleoka.She d1866.
T W Estes was one of the executors giving bond. No will.
1860 T W Estes Dist 7-8 Maury Co TN had 4 Enslaved:  1 F 25, 1 M 21, 1 F 11, 1 M 6. Living next door to John Estes (many enslaved)


John Henry Estes 1779-1862 md Martha Jane Jaggers 1782 Chester SC - 1849 Maury TN.
Martha Jane inherited “a negro child named Amy” from her father in 1804.
1810  2 Enslaved: 1 is probably Amy
1830  4 Enslaved: 1 M under 10, 1 M 10-23, 1 F 10-23, 1 F 36-54. Amy could be the oldest F
1850  14 Enslaved: F 60, F  40, M  30, M  24, F  26, F  24, F  22, M  18, M  16, M  10, M 8,   M  10, M  7, M  (BLANK)   Amy not here?
1860  18 Enslaved: F 50 Mulatto, M 45  , M 35, F 30, F 30, M 27. M 22, M 19, M 18, M 16, M 10, M 10, M 8, M 8, M  7, F  7, F  1, M  45

SEE BOTTOM FOR MORE JAGGERS ESTES ENSLAVED INFO

Matthew John Nelson 1785 Halifax Co VA md Alcy Priddy. 1836 lived in Maury Co TN. Died in Memphis, Shelby Co TN.
1823 John Nelson’s will bequeathed to him:
Derinda valued at $225


James W Nelson 1787 Halifax Co VA -1862 Lived Maury Co TN
1823 John Nelson’s will bequeathed to him:
Meredith valued at $300


John W Nelson 1787 Halifax Co VA -1852 Columbia, Maury Co TN
1823 John Nelson’s will bequeathed to him:
Bob valued at $425


Mary Polly Nelson 1790-1845 Mitchelville, Sumner Co TN. Md Abram Tribble 1780-1829.
1823 John Nelson’s will bequeathed to her:
Aggy and her toddler Eli valued at $300
Pheobe valued at $300 bequeathed to husband Abram Tribble


Pleasant Nelson 1792 Halifax Co VA-1862 Maury Co TN. Md Elizabeth Cherry 1799-1870 She is the d/o Jeremiah Cherry, innkeeper and enslaver.
1820 Census Maury Co TN  3 Enslaved: 1 M under 14, 1 M 26-44, 1 F 45+
1823 John Nelson’s will bequeathed to him:
Jesse valued at $450
1830 Census Maury County TN  3 Enslaved: 1 M 10-23, 1 F 10-13. 1 F 55-99
1836 Tax List Maury Co TN   2 Enslaved valued at $1,825
1840 Census Maury Co TN  6 Enslaved: 1 M 10-23, 1 F 10-23, 1 F 24-35, 2 F 36-54, 1 F 55-99
1850 Census Columbia (City - owned a tavern there) 7 Enslaved: 1 F 80, 1 M 40, 1 F 30, 1 F 13, 1 M 9, 1 F 6, 1 F 2
1850 Census Maury Co TN (farm) 6 Enslaved: F 40, M 15, F 13, M 17, 2 not transcribed



JAGGERS / ESTES:  *Estes sometimes Ester

John Henry Estes b5 Feb 1779 NC  Lived Chester, SC. d 12 Oct 1862 Maury Co TN.  md Martha Jane JAGGERS 1782-1849
1810 Census Chester, Chester Co SC
2 Enslaved
1820 Census Maury Co TN
NO ENSLAVED
1830 Census Maury Co TN
4 Enslaved:
1 M under 10
1 M 10-23
1 F 10-23
1 F 36-54
1836 Tax List Maury Co TN
1 Enslaved   Value $700  Tax $75 Total County Tax $1.86
1850 Census Dist 8 Maury TN - Farmer. REvalue $5,700

CHILDREN OF JOHN HENRY ESTES and MARTHA JANE JAGGERS:

 
Thomas Walter Estes b 5 Aug 1810 Columbia, Maury Co TN and d 10 Aug 1878 same.  s/o John Henry Estes 1779-1862 and Martha Jane JAGGERS 1782-1849. Guardian of William D Nelson s/o William Daniel Nelson.  md Martha Jane Sowell 1820-1891
Buried in Estes Cemetery: GPS Coordinates: 35.5485992, -87.1063995     South of Trousdale road and Sunnyside Lane and west of Campbellsville Pike. Abt 600 ft east of Foster Lane.  There are two Estes Cemeteries here. This is the northern location or about 1 mile north of the other one. Southern one thought to be African American
1850 Census Dist 8 Maury Co TN - Farmer. REvalue $1500
1860 Census Dist 8 Maury Co TN - PO Bigbyville.  Farmer. REvalue     $15,000. Personal Estate value: $4500
1870 Census Dist 8 Maury Co TN - PO Culleoka. Farmer. REvalue     $12,950. Pers Est value $3,502

Thrashley Allen Estes
1836 Tax List  Maury Co TN - Land 100 Value $2300  Tax $225
1840 Census Maury Co TN
1 FREE COLORED PERSONS M 36-54
1850 Census Dist 5 Maury Co TN - Farmer. REvalue $1,200
1858 Probate opened - closed 1883
1 Enslaved mentioned:  Howel
Others mentioned in probate:
Dr W W Joyce - Phy
William W Joyce  -  Guardian/Resigned 1869
Erwin T Estes   son Bro to Thomas W
Erwin T Estes Jr  (minor) grandson    Ward
Coleman C Estes  Admin   former Guardian/decd
Martha Angeline Estes London  (minor) Dau  Ward  W/dis
Dilla E Estes (minor)  Dau Ward dis
Daniel J Estes  (minor)  Son  Ward  dis
Viana M Estes Burkett  (minor) Dau Ward W/dis
Samuel H Burkett   SiL
David J Estes Sr    Sec
Thomas W Estes   Adv  Sec  decd
Nimrod P Jaggers  Sec
Levi London  SiL
* Appears W or R N McBride is guardian of Irwin T Estes.
1859 Hire of Negro man Howell $125.10
1860 Hire of Negro boy Howell from Jan to 4 June at which time he was sold by order of the Chancery Court.
* Coleman C Estes was guardian of Angeline Estes and Daniel J Estes until Jan 62.
Dr WW Joyce was guardian to the grandson Erwin T Estes.

Daniel Jaggers Estes  b 6 Apr 1816 Maury Co TN  d 9 July 1895 Coumbia, Maury Co TN. md  Nancy Bourbon Russell 1825-1886.   s/o John Henry Estes b 5 Feb 1779 NC  Lived Chester, SC. d 12 Oct 1862 Maury Co TN
1850 Census Dist 9 Maury Co TN - Farmer. RE $1500
1860 Census Dist 9 Maury Co TN - Farmer  REvalue $18,750  Pers Est     value $19,920
1870 Census Dist 9 Maury Co TN - PO Columbia. Farmer. REvalue     $23,000  PersEstvalue $5,000.
Also living in this household:
Alexander Estes 24 M B farmhand bTN
Andrew Estes 15 M B farm hand bTN
McKinzey, Lassa  54 M B farm hand bNC

McKenzie Minta 55 F B keeping house.bSC
" Henry 64 M B farm hand bAL
" Oliver 13 M B farm hand bAL
" Fannie 12 F B bAL
" Sarah 11 F B bAL

1880 Census Dist 9 Maury Co TN - Daniel J Estes
Dwelling 524  Family 523
Next door:
Dwelling 544  Family 526 -  Alexander Estes
Alexander Estes  B M 33
Margaret   B F 26
John  B M 9
Kate  B F 7
Susan  B F 5
Samuel  B M 3
David  B M 1

1880 Census Dist 10 Maury Co TN Sside Williams Post Road
Dwelling 48  Family 53
Estes, F R (white) 34  s/o Daniel J Estes
  Eliza wife 33
   Ernest son 8
   Lou Ella daughter 6
   Claud son 4
   Infant son 1
Childress, Mary (white) 17  niece
ESTES, ANDREW (black) 22  Hired farm laborer
Webster, Romey (black) 21  Hired farm laborer
Jackson, Marshal (black) 33 Hired farm laborer
Dobbin, Lucuis (black) 23  Hired farm laborer
Frierson, Horace (black) 23  Hired farm laborer


1900 Census Civil Dist 9 Maury Co TN  Alexander Estes
Dwelling 346 Family 365 (All Black)
Address: 61 Freedom St. Md 1872 Margret. Father bVA Mother bKY. Farmer. House OWNED free and clear. Farm.
Estes, Alexander 54
  Margret  45
   Lilman 16
   Huella   6
   Fannie B  4
Mcamary, Earley  9 Nephew
   Mary   4/12   Granddaughter
Jones, Marcus  25  Son in Law, day laborer
   Mary R   21   Alex's daughter
   P   [blank]   Grandson

NEXT LISTING   
Dwelling 347  Family 366  (All White)
Estes, F R  63 bMay 1937 s/o Daniel J Estes
   Eliza wife  52 b 1848
   Lander  24  bJune 1875 Daughter
   Warren C  23 b Nov 1876  Son
   Nancy B  18 bJan 1882 Daughter
   Fannie B  16 bOct 1884
   Lula  11 bAug 1888

Dwelling 355 Family 374  All b TN  Renting Farm  (All Black)
Harlin, Lee  55 bMar 1845
   Agnes, wife  37 bDec1863
   Leona, daughter 18 bFeb 1882
   James, son  17  bJan 1883
Young, Simon  Father in Law  75 b1825 TN

Dwelling 358 Family 377  (All Black)
McKissick, Henry 92 bDec 1808 NC Parents NC  md 40 yrs Farm                 Laborer
   Harrit wife  75 bMay 1825 TN Father VA Mother VA
Roy, Maggie, daughter  35 bJuly 1865   Cook
Estes, Alice, daughter  19 bNov 1881 md 8 mos
   John, Son in Law  27 bDec 1873
Roy, Jim, grandson  16 bJune 1883
   Henry, grandson  15 b Apr 1885
   Frank, grandson   8  bJune 1881
   Lattie, Granddaughter  1 bJune 1898

DWELLING 361  FAMILY 391 (All Black) includes Eastes Harlan
Vensit, Wright    47 bSep 1852  md 20 years
   Mariah, wife  38 bApr 1866 - d/o Eastes Harlan CH 5,3living
   Walter, son  10 bJuly 1889
   Luther, son 5 bJuly 1894
Harlan, Eastes  Mother in Law   67 bDec 1832 TN TN TN
        [Ch born 16 Living 12.  Widowed]

DWELLING 365 FAMILY 384  (All Black) Farmer; owns farm
Joice, Jerry  45 bMay 1855  md 20 yrs
   Vinie, wife 40 bDec 1860

DWELLING 366 FAMILY 385  (All Black) Farmer, owns farm
Harlan, Sam   40 bMay 1860 md 10 yrs
   Mamie, wife  29 b1871
   Gertrude, granddaughter   7 bMay 1883

DWELLING 260  FAMILY 273 (White)
Harril, J K  55 bMay 1845  Farmer
   Ernist, son  27  Newspaper Reporter
   Lee, son  25
  Florence, daughter  22
Evelyn, daughter 18
Mary, Daughter in Law, 22
ESTES, KATE  SERVANT BLACK 25 b1875 Widow 0 children  All TN

DWELLING 319  FAMILY 348 (All Black) renting house
Estes, Lizzie 37 bJune 1862 Cook. Chb5 Living 2 Widow bAL
   Walter, son 6 bApr 1894  TN
   Anna M, daughter  3 bNov 1896  TN



John Jaggers  md Elizabeth Estes
Will 28 Feb 1804 - Chester Co SC mentions brother Daniel Jaggars and brother Nathan. Also a land lease with Jeremiah Jaggers.
To eldest son John - Negro woman Jane
To 2nd son Thomass Garett - Negro man Cato   Thos died SC
To Susannah - Negro boy Fortune - Susannah md William Estes. Died SC
To Elizabeth - Negro boy Captain
To William - Negro boy Abe
To Hannah - Negro girl Tamer
To Elisha - Negro boy Lon
To Martha - Negro child Amy
The rest of the enslaved to his wife.

1825 Elizabeth Estes Jaggers Rowell will
To dau Charlet Strange one negro woman named Abigail
… my 2 old negroes Cesar and Patt have their choice to live with any of my 4 children during their natural life … Wm Rowell, Nancy Neal, Charlot Strange, Benjamin Rowell
… my negro girl Pennarite live with her mother Patt during her natural life at the death of her mother … said Pennerite be sold and the money equally divided between my four grandchildren… Elsa Anderson Marshall, Benjamin Rowell Strange, Betsy Fox Rowell and Eliza Caroline Rowell my desire is that she may have her choice to live with either of my 4 grandchildren and that one to pay the other 3 their parts.
… Remainder … equally divided between my 4 ch: William f Rosell, Nancy…
Executors: son Benjamin Rowell, SiL Denies Strange.
Witneses: Thomas Jaggers, John Davis, William Jagger
Probated 14 Feb 1825 Book I pg 272 Chester Dist, SC

1844 Thomas Garett Jaggers will
To nephew Lemuel AC Estes…negroes Berry, Elisabeth, Harriet, Mary, Jacob, Charles, Nelly, John and James.
…Negro Leah… she live with Nancy Ward.
To nephew Thereas A Estes of Fairfield dist… land
To my nephew John Estes s/o Wm Estes… negroes Joe, Caithag, Fanny breecy, Rachel, Cornelius, Ailsay, Martha, Betsey… also Fenay and Mary that he let them live at their leisure and support and take care of them as long as they shall live…
… It is my will that my negro Esther shall remain with and be taken care of and supported by Samuel A C Estes as long as she lives and that she be allowed to favor herself in work as she shall see fit.
… my two nephews John and Lemuel Estes do support and maintain the said Nancy Ward as long as she lives.
Executors: nephews John Estes, Samuel A C Estes, Thomas A Estes
Witnesses: Tome V Nobley, A E Rhodes, Eli C Hardin
Probated 10 June 1844
Book A pg 33 Chester dist SC


ESTES, HARLAN, JOYCE

1870 Census Dist 10 Maury Co TN PO Mount Pleasant - Florence Harlan d/o Lewis and Easter Harlan. Living with family. *Florence later md Andrew Estes.
Father Lewis Harlan ag 52 Mother Easter age 40. All born TN
NEXT FAMILY IS ANTONY AND ELIZA JOYCE
Antony 45 Eliza 45 ch: Linda 19, Susan 16
Edick HARLAN age 55 living with them. age 55 Wife Sarah age 39 plus 7 ch.

1880 Census Dist 10 Maury Co TN
Florence Harlan listed as Black,a farm laborer with the Henry Gant family.  Says she is mulatto and sister in law to Henry.
Dwelling 4  Family 4
Gant, Henry, head, Mulatto, 30
   Mary, wife, Mulatto 31
   Mollie  Mulatto 9
   James Mulatto 8
   Laura "  6
   Henry  "  5
   Robert  "  4
   Ata  "  7/12
   Otie  "  3
Harlan, Florence, Mulatto, 19, sister in law to Head of Household




1900 Census Chicago Ward 3, Cook Co IL
3209 Dearborn St. Black. Mother of Head. Widowed. Living ch 5; total ch: 9. Can read.
Dwelling 27 Family 61
Estes, Rufus, head, B bApr 1858 age 42 Single RR Porter
   Susan, mother B bJan 1830 age 70 Widowed
Same dwelling:
Fam 62
Young, Thomas, head B bMay in NC 1860 age 40 md6 yrs Cook
   Lula R, wife B bOct 1838 age 41bKY
Fam 63
Hamilton, Rebecca, head W bJan 1827 age 73 Widow T ch2; 1 living.  bIreland Imm1855  OWNED HOUSE FREE/CLEAR