Robert Clady, a minor represented by Jessee Pearce, writes that his father Jacob Clady [Klady] died in 1825, intestate, leaving land and at least seven slaves to his widow, Hannah Clady. Hannah Clady retained possession of the slaves, dividing the remainder of the estate among Clady's siblings. Robert, however, did not receive a share. Hannah later married Jonathan West, who then claimed possession of the slaves. Robert asserts that "the said slaves has annually earned a large sum of money and the rents and profits of the residue of said personal estate has annually amounted to a considerable sum." As "the said Hannah & Jonathan have refused to allow or pay to your orator the said distribution share of said estate," Robert Clady asks the court to direct such a division. Clady also requests that West be restrained from removing the said slaves "beyond the Jurisdiction of this court to parts unknown to your orator."
Result: Partially granted.
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Repository: Clark County Historical Association Archives, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas
