CORNELIUS, HAMILTON et al 1859 TN

Following is some information from Hardin Co., TN records:

In 1859, Milton, Paskell, and Coleman Whitlow had sold their interest in said slaves for $1500 each, to William Cornelius of Shelby County, Tennessee. Cornelius had also obtained the life estate interest of Mary Hamilton in said slaves. Mary was also a resident of Shelby County as were the slaves who were named as follows:

Sarah aged 37 and Leah her infant daughter
Senda, 33
Marcella, 15
Virginia, 13
Thomas, 11
Jack, 9
Benetta, 8
Sylvea, 24
Prissey, 65
Adelia, 24
Lena, 24
Margaret, 40
Milly, 4

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