To all to whom these presents shall come Be it known unto all men that I William Johnson of Albemarle County for Divers good causes and considerations me thereunto moving do freely give and grant unto my Daughter Sally Johnson one negro Girl by the name of Esther the said Esther to be my property during my life and my wifes if the said Esther should have children they are my property and at my Disposal &c if the above sd Sally Johnson should have no issue lawfully begotten the said Esther as I give to my said Daughter Sally Johnson returns Into my own fall??ey and becomes my own property as if I had never given her and I do maintain the said negro above mentioned to be free and clear from all incumbrance whatsoever & I do warrant the said Esther to be clear from the challenge claim or Demand of any person or persons whatsoever In witness I have hereunto set my hand and seal this third day of November 1796

Teste Benjamin Snead William Johnson

At Albemarle December Court 1796

This deed of gift from William Johnson to Sally Johnson was produced into Court & acknowledged by the said William and ordered to be recorded Teste I Carr DC Al

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