1803-003: Exrs. Of Robert Beverley vs. Mackenzie Beverley

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The suits contains the will of Robert Beverley, Senior of Essex County. Beverly was a Virginian planter and owner of "Blandfield Plantation." In his will, Beverly freed Harry, his enslaved personal attendant after the death of Maria, Beverly's wife. He also directed that if Maria thought it "proper," then Editha, Harry's wife, should also be freed.

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