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John Butler. Deed, 1727. Accession 35988, Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Gift of Brent Howard Holcomb, 23 July 1997.
John Butler (b. ca. 1670) was from King William County, Virginia.
The deed was issued as an exhibit in an equity suit in Abbeville District, South Carolina, in 1815. In the deed dated 20 July 1727, John Butler dictates ownership of his slaves upon his death.