West v. . Dubberly

On the same day with the above deed, Thomas Cox also executed a similar one to his son, Longfield, for several other slaves, and the other half of the lot; and the two deeds comprehended all the slaves and real estate which Thomas Cox then owned, and which formed the principal part of his fortune. The children were of the ages of 8 and 10 years. No delivery was proved.

Thomas, when he made these deeds, owned some horses, household furniture, etc., and was also indebted to several persons, but not to the amount of the property thus conveyed.

Afterwards, in 1797, Thomas sold the slave Ben to…