Keziah Stansbury, the widow of Josias Stansbury and executrix of his estate, requests compensation from the estate's heirs. Her husband's will dictated that "old negro Rachel shall have a home and be provided for in necessary support and maintenance on the farm" by whichever heir received the farm. Keziah states that she lives on the farm as a tenant, paying rent "for the benefit of said heirs" and supporting Rachel. "From advanced age & affliction," Rachel is "utterly incapable of administering in any manner toward her own support and much of her time requiring personal attendance from her helpless situation." Stansbury's will provided that his heirs could be charged for Rachel's upkeep, if necessary. Keziah asks to be compensated for Rachel's support by a reduction in the farm rent.
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Repository: Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, Maryland
