Estate, list of enslaved people of Martha Washington

Containers:

Box 9, Folder 08

Extent:

2 pages

Scope and content:

Manuscript titled "A List of Negroes belonging to Mrs. Washington." A list of 121 enslaved persons who were Martha's dower slaves. Unlike the slaves owned by George Washington, Martha's slaves were not freed after her death and were inherited by the Custis descendants. Men, boys, women, and girls and listed in separate columns, each further broken down into the places where they worked: Mansion house, River Farm, Muddy Hole, and Union Farm. Five women - Amy, Alice, Peg, Agnes, and Old Judy - are listed as "Free but yet remain."

Language:

English .

Subjects:

Enslaved persons
Lists (document genres)

Names:

Washington, Martha, 1731-1802
Washington, Martha, 1731-1802

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