Spencer Bland (abt. 1851)

Born about 1851 in Edgefield, South Carolina, United States

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Spencer was born about 1851 probably in Edgefield, South Carolina. Surname is last name of slave holder. Parents were Gabe and Delia and Spencer's siblings were Hilliam, Lewis, and Jack.

Avory Johnson 1857 Will: to my son in law John J Smyley … all my real estate within the village of Edgefield, except a vacant lot adjoining William Logue, John Colgan, and Charles Gray; also the following slaves, namely, Lewis and his wive Senah and their two children Caroline and Chany and Chany’s child Piano; Gabe and his wife Delia and their four children Hilliam, Lewis, Spencer, and Jack; Turner his wife Eliza Ann and their two children Landy and Alick; George Miles; Amos his wife Eliza Ann and their three children Americus, Silas and Moragne…

Slave Owners

Avory Bland Bland-3437

John Smyly Smyly-68, son-in-law of Avory Bland, and husband of Avory's daughter, Mary Ann (Bland) Smyly Bland-3550

Sources

• South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980. Name: Avory Bland; residence date: abt 1857; residence: Edgefield District, South Carolina; Will Date: 10 Feb 1857; Probate Place: Edgefield, South Carolina; inferred death year: 1857; inferred death place: South Carolina; Item description: Probate Records, Boxes 74-75, Packages 2970-3040; others listed: 25.