NameJane Roy Micou
Birthaft 1775
Documentation
Jane was mentioned in the 15 July 1796 will of her father, Paul Micou, proved on 17 December 1798. “3d. I give and devise unto my Daughter Jane Roy Micou the following Negro slaves & their increase to wit, Violet, Isaac, Isbel & Child, Annaky, Fanny & Edmond & old Darby & Aggy.” The will also states that Jane was under 21 years of age. [Essex County, Virgnia, Will Book 15, pages 443–445.]
Jane Micou mentioned in the 11 August 1798 will of her sister Catherine Micou, proved on 21 March 1814. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, pages 1–2.]
On 25 November 1812, articles of agreement were drawn up between Paul Micou who was executor of Paul Micou deceased of the one part, and John Micou, Jas. R. Micou, Catherine Micou, and Jane R. Micou, children and legatees of the said Paul Micou deceased, of the second part. Whereas the accounts of Paul Micou executor are unsettled, and there being still debts due from the estate, it is mutually agreed between the parties that Paul Micou shall take upon himself the payments of all debts in consideration of the said legatees of Paul Micou, deceased, discharging Paul Micou, executor, from all claims which they have against him. Ordered recorded 21 December 1812. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 17, pages 436–437.]