Shep's Place Family Tree

In 1816 Joseph's father Joseph Sr., died, leaving him half of the home farm on the James River.

Joseph kept a daybook ‎(account book)‎ during most of his adult life, which survives. Much of it records the inventory and settlement of Joseph Wood Sr.'s estate. Joseph Jr. was coexecutor of the estate, with his brother James. This section contains entries as charges to the estate in 1816 for:
1 Coffin L1 10 sh
2 Gallons whiskey ‎(May 27)‎ $2.
3 Gallons " for the sale $3
5 Gallons Whiskey for reaping ‎(July 5)‎
Of special interest is a summary of legal expenses that suggest that Joseph Sr. was involved, when he died, in litigation with the family of his wife Martha Epperson." At his death, Joseph owned 14 slaves.