On 29 December 1830, the slaves belonging to the estate of Charles Browne were divided into four equal lots to Bennett Browne (noted as deceased, and his lot was further divided), Thomas Haynes, Christ. T. Browne, and Robt. T. Gwathmey. Thomas Haynes is the guardian of James A. Haynes. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 202–203.]