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From: "DPeyton" <>
Subject: Re: [ADVANRES] Fugitive status and petty larceny
Date: Sun, 29 May 2005 22:09:46 -0400
References: <002001c56232$c33deef0$6501a8c0@Fran> <005d01c5638a$c9aaae50$8a01a8c0@PeytonPlace> <005401c563f8$34f926b0$6501a8c0@Fran>


If Lloyd West died prior to emancipation of the slaves, you may find probate
records listing the slaves by name if bequeathed to family members, and
inventory listing of his property at time of death, and possibly a bill of
sale if the slaves were sold as part of settlement of his estate. There may
also be indentures if the slaves were "hired out" to others, but this didn't
always happen. You may also check for the West surname in an index of court
records to see if other West's in the area may have owned slaves and maybe
at one time included your subject. Try looking for index books for probate
records, etc. to first determine if Lloyd West or others are noted in such
documents.

Denyce
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From: "FredandFran" <>
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Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2005 10:43 PM
Subject: Re: [ADVANRES] Fugitive status and petty larceny


> writes:
> Perhaps you can try researching Lloyd West, the slaveholder for any
official
> papers in the county courthouse that may confirm this slave's identity and
> circumstances.
>
> Other than deeds of sale, what kinds of records might I search?
>
> I thank you for your time and the very helpful information.
>
>
>
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