3. FRANCIS SLAUGHTER 3, (Francis 2, John 1) only son of Captain Francis and Elizabeth Underwood Slaughter was born in Essex County about 1653. He was a planter in Richmond County, and died in 1718, his will dated Nov. 6, 1718, having been proved on March 4, 1718--9. He directs that his goods made over to his wife by a deed of gift before marriage be well and truly paid, and that as, with his wife's consent he had sold a negro called Frank, given her by that deed, which was in lieu of dower, he directs that she be given a negro called Caesar. His will further provides that his wife be given corn in the ground and other necessaries for the maintenance of her family. All the rest of his estate, real and personal he bequeathed to his daughters, Mary and Elizabeth. Son-in- law, John Taylor, sole executor. By his wife, Margaret Hudson, whom he married about 1679, Francis Slaughter has issue: ...
