William Samuel Peachy (1763-1802), Williamsburg, 1799

Containers:
Box 21, Folder 16
Scope and content:

Will. To wife Mary Monroe (Cary) plantation of 300 acres, purchased from Wm. Poythress, and 10 working slaves, for her life. Stocks, furniture and carriage to her forever. £500 to daughters and lands equally to sons. Requests Polly to educate children carefully. Note signed M.M. Peachy, enumerating 37 slaves, 12 of which are men who hire at £22 10/board.

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
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