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madinmaryland

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11. One thing I did come across last when I did a little research into it, was

Tue Apr 16, 2013, 04:44 PM

Apr 2013

there was a law at about that time in many of the northern and border states that even if the land was bought for slaves, the slaves could not reside on the land. Kentucky, Missouri, and Ohio and laws like this. It may have also been by county. Not sure if this actually has to do with anything, but sometimes taking shots in the dark will spark something.

At that time, it was also quite easy for someone to disappear. Since this was a probate hearing, the probate court was probably eager to close the case and see that any monies left were distributed appropriately.

What information do you have on Mr. David Brownlee?

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Help deciphering a probate record [View all] OnionPatch Apr 2013 OP

Amercement Act? watrwefitinfor Apr 2013 #1

Well, I can't get my scanner to work, or I would post it. OnionPatch Apr 2013 #2

Ok, I have a new printer/scanner! (Boy did I need one!) Here's a scan of the document. OnionPatch Apr 2013 #3

Could it possibly be "Wives Act"? Spider Jerusalem Apr 2013 #4

Thanks, I'll check into all of those. OnionPatch Apr 2013 #5

Well, maybe. OnionPatch Apr 2013 #8

Just thinking out loud... madinmaryland Apr 2013 #9

Yes I think they are saying that. OnionPatch Apr 2013 #10

One thing I did come across last when I did a little research into it, was madinmaryland Apr 2013 #11

Oh, there's tons of info on the Brownlees out there. OnionPatch Apr 2013 #12

Could it be possible that it is referring to the mercer's account? A mercer is also known as madinmaryland Apr 2013 #6

He was a wheelwright. OnionPatch Apr 2013 #7

A convenient reference you can download free csziggy Apr 2013 #13