The estate of Dewi/Dewey H Jones included 16 slaves that were divided in 1860 among his heirs–Dudley Jones, Thomas Jones, Marcellus Jones, Alonzo W. Jones and John E. Jones.
Schley County, Georgia
Inventories and Appraisements, 1858-1869
Vol. A, Page 55-60
Recorded on February 13, 1860
Division of Negroes:
To Dudley Jones (an imbecile person)—Peter, valued at $1,400
To Thomas Jones—Mary, valued at $500; Jesse valued at $1,200
To Marcellus Jones—Drew, Harriet and child valued at $1,550
To Alonzo W. Jones—Milley and two children valued at $1,350
To John E. Jones—Henry valued at $1,500
Sarah C. Hunter—Sam valued at $1,000 and Major valued at $600
Wyatt Jones—Hannah valued at $1,400
S. H. Jones—Nancy valued at $1,200; Elick valued at $700; Emily valued at $400
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