Abraham Estes III was born 1717 in St Stephens Parish, King and Queen County VA and died 15 Jan 1780 in Spotsylvania County, VA. He was the son of Abraham Estes II 1697-1759 and Anne Watkins 1696-1735. He married Anne Clark who was born 21 Mar 1714 in Virginia and died 3 Jul 1798 in Spotsylvania County, VA.
The Executors Bond for Abraham's will is dated 18 Apr 1782. Executors: wife Ann and son Richard. The will abstract names his children and states:
"... wife Ann, slaves and land on which I now live, during her life, afterwards to be sold and divided among the following persons: Elijah Eastis, Richard Eastis, Moses Eastis, Fielding Eastis, Nancy Eastis; son Thomas Eastis and Hannah his wife; son John Eastis and Ann his wife; son Samuel Eastis; daughter Sarah Hart. [Spotsylvania Count Will Bk E pg 453]
Children of Abraham Estes and Anne Clark - known enslavers:
Richard Estes was born about 1741 in Spotsylvania County VA and died 5 Aug 1832 in Spotsylvania Co VA. He married Catherine "Caty" Carleton 1759-1822. They lived at Greenfield Plantation. See article: Historic log dating project a Greenfield Plantation for history and photographs.
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| Map of Greenfield Plantation |
1820 Census Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania Co VA
20 Slaves:
3 M under 14
2 M 14-25
2 M 26-44
2 M 45 and over
5 F under 14
3 F 14-25
1 F 26-44
1 F 45 and over
1830 Census Spotsylvania Co, VA
25 Slaves:
5 M under 10
4 M 10-23
2 M 24-35
3 M 36-54
1 M 55-99
5 F under 10
3 F 10-23
1 F 24-35
1 F 36-54
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| Virginia Herald 6 Dec 1830 sale ad - probably 10-12 slaves sold based on Richard's estate inventory and appraisal in 1832. |
Richard died 5 Aug 1832. Slaves listed in estate inventory appraisal:
Cupid $150
Bristoe $250
Sanco $350
Charles $450
Sam $400
Frederick $400
James $300
Walker $275
Polly and 2 children $400
Siller $275
Tom $150
Jane $150
Richard Estes' son in law Absalom Row purchased Greenfield Plantation at the estate sale. It is not clear if all of the above slaves were sold off the plantation or remained there.
Thomas Estes Sr was born 27 Apr 1743 in Spotsylvania Count, VA and died 3 Nov 1820 in Chester County, SC. He married Hannah Pierson Allen 1745-1832
1800 Census Chester, SC
6 Slaves
1810 Census Chester, Chester, SC
7 Slaves
1820 Census Chester, Chester, SC
7 Slaves:
1 M 14-25
1 M 26-44
1 M 45 and over
1 F under 14
3 F 14-25
Thomas Estes Will written 15 Nov 1820 Probate 15 Jan 1820 Chester Co, SC Probate Records Vol H-J
... to wife Hannah Estes all my Negroes, land and all my stock...money... as long as she lives and after her decease the Negroes and land and Household furniture shall then be let up at the Highest Bidder amongst my eleven children and equally divided amongst them that is to say William, John, Thomas, Allen, Robert, Erasmus, Westly Estes and one twelfth part of the amount of the sales of my estate shall be given and equally divided amonst my daughters that is to say Mary Allen and her children, Nancy Seely and her children after her decease and Elizabeth Rowells children and Milly Custis and her children and as for Sarah Wray it is my will that her four present children that living with her that is James, John, Peter, Burnet Wesley; Hannah Sealys should have their mother's part as soon as my Executor can raise it out of my estate and it is my will that Sarah Wray should have a Black Silk Habit...
Inventory 18 Nov 1820 - Slaves:
1 Negro Man Randal $250
1 Negro Woman Chana one Child Patience $325
1 Nigro Woman called Dice $425
1 Nigro Woman Called Luce $450
1 Negro Man Called Peter $575
1 Negro Man Called Primeus $600
Executors: wife Hannah, sons William and Thomas Estes
Fielding Estes was born 1744 in Spotsylvania County, VA and died 1826 in Henry County, KY. He married Sarah "Sally" Chiles 1768-1826.
1810 Census Stoner, Bourbon Co, KY
1 Slave
1820 Census West Port, Henry Co, KY
3 Slaves:
2 M under 14
1 F under 14
Fielding died 1826. Will written 23 Aug 1826. Will probated Oct 1826 Henry Co, KY.
He gave each child $1 "besides what I have given" them. Estate to be equally divided between my last children by my last wife and wife to have maintenance out of estate. Whole estate to be kept together until youngest child comes of age. Executor: wife Sarah Chiles Estes.
Elijah Estes was born 1751 in Spotsylvania Co VA and died 16 Feb 1821 in Spotsylvania Co VA. He married Mary Mitcham 1750-1820.
1810 Census Spotsylvania Co VA
2 Slaves
1820 Census Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania Co VA
1 Free Colored Person:
1 M under 14
1 Slave:
1 F 26-44
Nancy Townsend Estes was born 1757 Spotsylvania Co, VA and died 1798 in Kentucky. She married James Higgins 1754 Caroline Co, VA - 1825 Montgomery Co, KY.
1810 Census Montgomery Co KY [James Higgins]
6 Slaves
7 Slaves:
2 M under 14
1 M 14-25
2 M 45 and over
1 F under 14
1 F 14-25
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