Bett
Walker
formerly [surname unknown]
Born about in Virginia, United States
Daughter of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died [date unknown]
in Rockbridge, Virginia, United States [uncertain]
[uncertain]Profile last modified
| Created 3 Feb 2020
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Biography
Bett was a slave of William Walker who was willed to his wife Mary (Weir) Walker in 1813.
The section of the will pertaining to Bett and other slaves reads:
Will of William Walker
"In the name of God, Amen, I, William Walker of Rockbridge County and Commonwealth of Virginia being in my usual state of health and of sound judgment and memory do on this 4th day of February in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirteen make this my last will and testament in the manner and form following.
First, I do order and appoint that all my lawfull debts be discharged by my executors.
Secondly, I give and bequeath to my well beloved wife Mary all my household furniture. Also all my live stock not already named to my children. Also my negro woman named Bett. Also the free and full priviledge of the room in the west end of my dwelling house during her natural life. Also two black children Rose and Emy to be disposed of as she shall think fit at her death."
It is not clear whether Rose and Emy were Bett's children. [1]
Sources
- ↑ Rockbridge Co., Virginia, Will Book 4, Page 168-170
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