James S. Aycock’s farm lay on “the south side of the new Road leading to Stantonsburg” from Black Creek in what was then Wayne County. On 3 November 1836, he executed a last will and testament that provided, among other things:
- wife Belinda Aycock was to receive “one Negro Woman by the name of Hannah” outright
- wife Belinda Aycock was also to receive “one Negro Man by the name of Arthur” and “one Negro Woman by the name of Matilda” until daughter Kezia Aycock turned 21 years of age
- all three were to be sold upon Belinda Aycock’s death or remarriage and the proceeds distributed to James S. Aycock’s children
Just to think….human beings were “sold”.
What a historical disgrace that still pierces the heart as though it happened this week . My, my, My!