| Name | Age | Color or Race | Sex | Role in document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip P. Hemphill | Male | trustee of grantor | ||
| Phillip Hawkins | Male | security for owner | ||
| Henderson G. Weaver | Male | security for owner | ||
| Washington Branch | Male | owner | ||
| Amy | adult | Black ("negro") | Female | enslaved |
| Sally | """child""" | Black ("negro") | Female | enslaved |
| State Bank of NC | creditor of owner |
Washington Branch owes The State Bank of NC at Morganton $300, with Phil Hawkins and Henderson G. Weaver as his securities. To protect his securities, Branch places in Trust with Phillip P. Hemphill “…the following Negroes (viz.) Amy and child Sally…”. If Branch doesn’t pay his debt, Trustee Hemphill is authorized to sell the enslaved and make payment.