Petition #20686304

Abstract

Sarah V. Wilkins is guardian of Sallie G., Charles and Josephine Wilkins, who are orphans of Joseph C. Wilkins. Sarah Wilkins is also administratrix of the estate of Joseph C. Wilkins. She claims that after having paid the debts of the estate, she does not have enough money to properly divide the slaves among the heirs. She needs $637.50 to "equalize the lots of negroes assigned to your petitioner." She seeks the court's permission to sell two more slaves, Penda and Nelly, in order to get the necessary money.

Result: Granted.

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Repository: Muscogee County Courthouse, Columbia, Georgia

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