This looks like the wife didn't want to free the Slaves. I saw a will from
South Carolina in which the Slaves were freed at the death of the mistress,
but she had them escorted out of the State of South Carolina and freed
outside the State. I believe they went back to Liberia in Africa, but I
can't find this will. Does anyone know how many slaves went back to Africa
after the WBTS?
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This is a rather long deed so I'll do a summary.

Sumter District S.C. deed book D, Salt Lake City film number 0355679

Henry Vaughan in his last will and testament  dated 1 April 1811 willed that
Shang or China, Merriman, Nancy & Prise also Edmond and Dianard should have
their freedom and also further that Peg & Thisby the mothers of the above
named negro slaves should on the death of his wife Margaret Vaughan have
their freedom.  Henry departed this life 5 March 1814 leaving the will in
force.  The will was probated 2 June 1814.

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