William
D
Askew
Born about in North Carolina, United States
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at about age 37
in Bertie County, North Carolina, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 19 Dec 2021
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Biography
William was born in North Carolina in about 1818.
In 1850, 32-year-old William D Askew was farming in Bertie County. His real estate was valued at $1400. Living with him was George Askew, age 15, who was a student. This is most likely the brother, George T Askew, mentioned in the will of William Askew.[1]
Based on the dates of his will, William passed away after September 20, 1855 and before February 1, 1856.[2]
Slaves
According to the 1850 Slave Schedule, William held 9 people between the ages of 1 and 29.[3]
- Female 1 B
- Male 29 B
- Female 27 B
- Male 20 B
- Female 15 B
- Male 13 B
- Male 8 B
- Male 2 B
- Female 1 B
In his will, William bequeathed 4 people. It is assumed the 4 form part of the 9 people enslaved in 1850, but further research is required.
Sources
- ↑
1850 Census:
"1850 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1850; Census Place: Bertie, North Carolina; Roll: 621; Page: 47a
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 8054 #12577284 (accessed 19 December 2021)
William D Askew (32), Farmer, in Bertie, North Carolina, USA. Born in North Carolina. - ↑
Probate:
"North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998"
Wills and Estate Papers (Beaufort County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Beaufort, North Carolina
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 9061 #883655 (accessed 19 December 2021)
William D Askew probate in 1856. - ↑
1850 Census:
"1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules"
The National Archive in Washington DC; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M432; Title: Seventh Census Of The United States, 1850; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 8055 #91449408 (accessed 19 December 2021)
William D Askew in Bertie, North Carolina, USA.
See also: Space:Transcribed_Will_of_William_D_Askew
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Shirley (Thompson) Gilbert
Shirley (Thompson) Gilbert
As a member of the US Black Heritage Project, I have added a list of the slaves owned by William D Askew on this profile with categories using the standards of the US Black Heritage Exchange Program. This helps us connect enslaved ancestors to their descendants. See the Heritage Exchange Portal for more information.
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by Shirley (Thompson) Gilbert