21684404https://dlas.uncg.edu/petitions/petition/21684404VirginiaAlbemarleCounty10101844Circuit Superior17101844Circuit Superiorgranted10023Library of Virginia, Richmond, VirginiaAustin M. Appling, guardian of Sarah W. and Philip A. Darneille, informs the court that the late Benjamin Johnson bequeathed 528 acres of land and "a negro woman named Lucinda and her increase" to his daughter, Sarah Darneille, in 1829. Appling states that his wards are the children of the said Sarah and they and their brothers and sisters will inherit the above legacy when their mother dies. He is of the opinion that "it will be advantageous to your Orator's wards that the sale of the said land ... should take place," and he points out that "the said Sarah ... is willing" as well that such sale occurs. Appling argues that the property is "not improving in value" due to "neglect and bad management" and that "the said land can be sold more profitably ... than it can be managed or kept." He therefore prays "that the land aforesaid ... may be decreed to be sold."Enslaver (minors)