From the Will and Inventory of Thomas Ware
Amanda, about 14 years, dark complexion, to William Thomas Turner, grandson. Son of deceased daughter Virginia Caroline Ware Turner.
Judgement against Thomas and Jerusha Ware to deliver to Asa Smith Theodo and Tom.
Bob, (age 20), valued at $1400 to Sarah Matlock, wife of John Matlock.
Jack, (age 11), valued at $900 to Henry Ware.
Julia, (age 5), and Tom, (age about 3 yrs.), valued at $550 to Nicholas T. Ware. Valued separately at $400 and $300, respectively.
Tom, (age 40), valued at $1100 to Lucy Dodson, wife of John M. Dodson.
Rose, (age 4), and George (age 2), valued at $600 to Jesse W. Tanner, Administrator of Martha Tanner. Valued separately at $350 and $250 respectively.
Sanck, (age 33),valued at $1100 to Ezekiel Ware.
Elijah or Lige, (age 17), valued at $1350 to Margaret Bridges.
Jim, (age 8), valued at $650 to Caroline Ware Turner’s heirs.
Betty, (age 40), and her child valued at $800 to John Ware.
Kat, (age 24), valued at $1200 to Artemesia Breeding, wife of Richard Breeding.
John valued $1350 to Mary W. Hartwell.
Sam, (age 8), valued at $500 to Jemison or Jamison Ware.
Charley, (age 23), valued at $1400 to Elizabeth Turner.
Harriet, (age 19), valued at $1100 to heirs of Robert Ware.
Sally, (age 14), valued at $1200 to Louisa Breeding, wife of John Breeding.
Simon, age 75 valued at $75.
Vine, age 70 valued $100.
Mollie, age 66 valued $75.
John, age 16 valued $1200.
Mary, age 34 valued $1250.
Mary Ellen, age 3 valued $300.
Virginia, age 8 months valued $150.
William, age about 7 weeks valued $100.
Thomas’ son Jemison Ware was in Calhoun County, Arkansas when he died July 20, 1863. He has a very long probate that also includes a list of 31 salves by name.
In the 1850 Talladega, Alabama Slave Schedule he owned 22 Salves. Only about 9 could have come from the original 22.
In 1840 Talladega, Alabama Census he owned 8 slaves.
1863 Inventory name, age, and complexion (note they don’t used black or mulatto)
Milly 45 Dark
Betsy 44 yellow (rumored to be Mother of Jamison’s son, John)
Mary 43 Dark
Moses 30 yellow
Ester 25 Dark
Aaron 23 Yellow
John 21 yellow (rumored to be Jamison’s son)
Caroline 17 yellow
Sarah Ann 14 yellow (Also Betsy’s daughter possibly also Jamison’s)
Willis 60 yellow
Sallie 30 Dark
Louisa 31 Yellow
Ellin 13 yellow
Amanda 11 yellow (Also Betsy’s daughter possibly also Jamison’s)
George 10 yellow
Haniah 8 yellow
Gone 5 yellow
Susan 2 yellow
Silas 2 yellow
Washington 7 Dark
Levie 5 Dark
Lcoly 3 Dark
Ephriam 2 Dark
Jim 9 Dark
Bachael 6 Dark
Jacke 4 Dark
Nittie 2 Dark
Milissa Ann 2 months Dark
girl can tell 2 seconds yellow
Harriet 3 months yellow
Ellas 2 seconds yellow
I’m trying to track down a Blackman slave that was bequeathed to Henry B Ware (son of Thomas Ware) by William W. Blackman during his residency in Chambers County Alabama. The slave I believe could be my great great great grandmother.
William W. Blackman died around 1843 in Chambers County Alabama.
Henry Ware moved to Colorado County Texas around 1846, and later moved to Harrison County Texas; however I can’t find an 1850 Slave Schedule for him in Texas showing the Blackman slave or the slave he inherited from his father.
Just wondering if you have any records that could assist me in my search for her.
Thank you in advance,
Karen