Survey of 1,200 acres of land formerly owned by Thomas Stanyarne on the west side of the Cooper River. Mepkin Plantation is mentioned as an adjacent property.
A tripartite indenture between John Bryan, his wife Lydia Simons Bryan, Benjamin Simons, and John Ball Sr. The indenture is for the marriage settlement between Lydia Simons and John Bryan, Lydia Simons' entitlement to land and enslaved persons, and a release of trust to Benjamin Simons and John Ball Sr.
Power from Charles Lining for John Ball and John Coming Ball to administer the estate of Judith Ball. Judith Ball's will states, "Elias Ball of Wambaw, Elias Ball (son of Elias) and Robert [Quash?]" were appointed executors, but the "said Elias Ball of Wambaw and Elias Ball (son of Elias) have withdrawn themselves from this State, and have joined the enemies thereof & the said Robert [Quash?] hath refused to qualify." In the absence of both Elias Balls, Elias Ball Jr.'s son John Ball and John Coming Ball sued for Letter of Administration re the Judith Ball estate.
Survey of Midway Plantation owned by John Ball Esq. The survey shows locations of rice fields, canals, dams, floodgates, pinelands, reservoirs, banks, the settlement situated on high land, roads, and "Lanneau's Ferry" also known as Lenud's Ferry.
A marriage settlement between Keating Simons and Eleanor Wilson which includes Wilson's entitlement to enslaved persons, household furniture, plates, and money. The enslaved persons, referred to as "negro slaves" are named Daniel, Tom, Sarah, Jenny, Nanny, Margaret, Stepheny, Judy, Amy, Lucy, George, Christmas, Philip, London, Hannah, Violet, Sam, Pino, Jacky, Pompey, William, Charles, Matilda, Jacob, Nancy, Jenny, Hannah, Sarah, "Baleso," and Abigail.
An indenture and mortgage between Keating Simons, his wife Eleanor Ball Simons and trustee John Ball Sr. The document includes the sale of fifty enslaved persons, referred to as "negro slaves."
An indenture between Richard Dennis, William Calhoun, Robert Flemming, and John Williamson for the sale of a lot of land on the south side of Hasell St. in Charleston, South Carolina.
Release Between Lydia Simons Bryan, John Bryan, and John Ball Jr. to John Ball Sr. Refers to tripartite indenture dated February 1, 1783, and the last will and testament of John Bryan.
A release in fee and renunciation of dower between John Bryan, Lydia Simons Bryan, and Isaac Ball. Refers to tripartite indenture dated February 1, 1783.
John Ball Sr.'s disbursement of assets, including pew No. 96 in Saint Paul's Church in Radcliffeborough, named enslaved persons to John William Payne, and land.
