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Arthur Hedgepeth as have been in the habit of doing when they were slaves. Arthur Hedgepeth Peter his x mark Hedgepeth Sam his x mark [[Pittman?]] Louis his x mark Byrd Jenny his x mark Byrd for his wife Candice Martha her x mark Hedgepeth Witnessed and Approved James Sinclair Agt of Bureau
Transcription Notes:
Louis BYRD - his name is spelled "Lewis" on the 1870 US CENSUS, where he is with his wife "Maria" in Britts, Robeson, N.C. - he is mentioned on the previous page as having a wife "Maria".