> <snip> > > So I believe I'm stuck as to which of these slave owners to > concentrate on for further research. Also, I'm not sure which > records to check -- tax lists???? to hone in on the years 1861-1863, > before Baldwin died. It seems to make sense to research year by > year back from 1863, correct? > > Kdberr1@aol.com If you know when any of the owners died, check for their wills, sometimes they name slaves specifically, including ages sometimes. I have come across a few in my research...