Pictured above is the will of Abigail Minis (1701-1794), one of forty-two settlers who traveled from London, England, to Savannah, Georgia in July of 1733. After her husband bequeathed his estate to Abigail, she collected large amounts of property, land, and slaves. Her will represents the ability of colonial widows to thrive without the support of male family members. Lastly, Abigail’s legacy highlights colonial women’s ability to experience significant economic growth through acquiring property in the form of land and slaves.