The youngest child, Ezekiel, was sickly all his life and died at the age of ten. James, Jane, and their children are buried in the family gravesite just down the road at Hopewell Presbyterian Church, the center of their social and community life. The work of some 30 slaves , such as Suckey , the cook, and Peter , a field hand, made the plantation an economic success. Living in families and strengthened by religion, they maintained their humanity and sense of worth despite the effects of slavery. A replica of the kitchen house, where Suckey lived and worked, is a highlight of the tour.
Plans are in place to use additional log cabins to more fully represent slave life.