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New Lisbon, Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio
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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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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.
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Newport, Ky.
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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.