Henry Eggleston (abt. 1841)

Henry Eggleston

Born about 1841 in Tennessee, United States

Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]

[sibling(s) unknown]

[spouse(s) unknown]

[children unknown]

Died [date unknown] [location unknown]

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This enslaved ancestor's profile has a preliminary Last Name At Birth (LNAB) until a surname can be determined. Please see the US Black Heritage Naming Conventions for Slaves before merging or changing the LNAB.

Biography

Henry Eggleston is a part of US Black heritage.

Henry was born in 1841.

In the will of George Eggleston, Henry (aged about 20 years) was gifted to George's son George. In the estate inventory done April 1, 1861, he is described as " Negro man named Henry aged 20 years worth 1200.00".

Slave Owners

See: Will and Inventory of George Peyton Eggleston

Sources

"Tennessee Probate Court Books, 1795-1927," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:37SQ-293N-7V9?cc=1909088&wc=M6Q7-N68%3A179635601%2C179971501 : 22 May 2014), Lauderdale > Wills, 1860-1868, Vol. D > image 52 of 245; county courthouses, Tennessee.

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