They include information such as appraisements and inventories of property of the deceased, as well as division of the estate among the named heirs. Widow's dower allotments are also determined. Slaves are frequently listed by name, sometimes giving ages and relationships, as well as value. After the slaves were freed at the end of the Civil War they were often unable to support themslves and their children, causing the necessity of apprenticeships. The apprenticeship records listed here give the names of both whites and blacks involved.
Location is given for each cemetery as well as the date or dates copied.