On 24 Jun 1854, Caleb Quertermous died of cholera during the epidemic that swept Bullitt County that summer. Caleb, a former slave, had been emancipated and was living along Long Lick Creek with Rachael, his apparent wife. As he had no will and little estate to settle, the County Court appointed several men to handle it. The inventory and sales that they made are described in the will book images shown below.
Bullitt County Will Book E, Pages 293-296.
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