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Domestic News January 12, 1849

Anti Slavery Bugle

New Lisbon, Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio

What is this article about?

Heirs of Gen. James Taylor in Newport, Ky., set aside his will for equitable property division and freed about 40 estate slaves, providing for the aged and young. The announcement elicited cheers and joy from the freed people.

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Most Praiseworthy.—The will of Gen. James Taylor, late of Newport, Ky., has been set aside, agreeably to the wish of the heirs and legatees, and an equitable division of the immense property left by the General has been made in a way satisfactory to all parties. There is one act of the survivors worthy especial notice, as most noble and generous. The heirs determined, without a dissenting voice, to make free the slaves belonging to the estate, about forty in number, with provision for the support of the aged and the young children.

The scene upon the occasion of the announcement to the poor creatures, is represented as one of extraordinary gladness. They gave cheer upon cheer to the memory of their late master and his surviving heir. It is difficult to say which were most overjoyed—the newly made freemen, or those who had been the happy instruments in the restoration of their long lost rights.

What sub-type of article is it?

Slave Related Legal Or Court Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

Slave Emancipation Will Division Newport Ky James Taylor Estate Slaves Heirs Decision

What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. James Taylor

Where did it happen?

Newport, Ky.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Newport, Ky.

Key Persons

Gen. James Taylor

Outcome

equitable division of immense property satisfactory to all parties; about forty slaves freed with provisions for aged and young children; scene of extraordinary gladness and cheers.

Event Details

Will set aside per heirs' and legatees' wish; heirs unanimously decided to free estate slaves and provide support for vulnerable; announcement met with joy from freed individuals who cheered late master and heir.

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