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August 1, 1835
New Hampshire Statesman And State Journal
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
The General Court admitted Mr. Randolph's 1832 will to probate on Monday, awarding the bulk of his estate to the son of John R. Bryan and excluding his slaves from freedom promised in a prior will. The vote was 6-5, and an appeal was immediately taken to a higher tribunal.
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MR RANDOLPH'S WILL. We learn from the Richmond papers, that the General Court, on Monday, rendered their decision in the case of Mr Randolph's will—having admitted to probate the will of 1832, which leaves the bulk of his estate to the son of John R. Bryan, and excludes his slaves from the freedom provided for in a previous testamentary act. It appears that the General Court was nearly divided on the question of admitting the will of 1832—there being six judges in the affirmative and five in the negative. As to the points of law, a decision may be said to decide nothing; and accordingly, we learn, that an appeal was at once taken to a higher tribunal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
Slave Related
What keywords are associated?
Randolph Will
Probate Decision
Slave Exclusion
General Court
Appeal
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr Randolph
John R. Bryan
Where did it happen?
Richmond
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Richmond
Event Date
On Monday
Key Persons
Mr Randolph
John R. Bryan
Outcome
will of 1832 admitted to probate with 6-5 vote; appeal taken to higher tribunal; slaves excluded from freedom
Event Details
General Court rendered decision admitting 1832 will, leaving bulk of estate to son of John R. Bryan and excluding slaves from freedom in previous testament; court nearly divided 6-5 in affirmative