Christophe Poulain du Bignon Inventory of Enslaved People, December 1825

According to Christophe's estate, he was in possession of about 33 enslaved people on 31 December 1825, which was after his death. Christophe stated clearly in his last will and testament that his "mulattoe" woman Maria Theresa and her daughter Marguerite were to be freed upon his death as the laws of the state would allow, or to be allowed to move to another state where she could live in freedom.

Not only did he free her and her child, he gave her a yearly sum and the enslaved woman Nelly, who was valued at $50. Nelly was to take care of Maria until her old age rendered her infirm. This act of generosity would not have been bestowed upon just any bondsperson. It hints at Marguerite quite possibly being Christophe's illegitimate child. No one knows what became of Maria and her daughter.

The following is an inventory and appraisement of Christophe's estate at the time of his death. I have only extracted the enslaved and their value in the order in which they were listed. No age, gender, or family units were noted.

Toussant	$500	Apollo	$125
Charles	$500	Susan	$200
Sylvester	$500	Trou-cent?	$125
Tom	$450	Citte	$75
Germain	$500	Peggy	$100
William	$300	Cavo	$100
Louisa	$450	Robert	$150
Caroline	$450	Sophy	$200
Corumba	$250	Joinette?	$50
Mary Jean	$350	Ben	$75
Nina	$400	Big Cain	$200
Laine?	$300	Nelly	$50
Phillis	$500	3 children 4-10 years old	$350
Mary Joseph	$450	Cesar	$300
Rose (Thomas)	$200

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