| State | Maryland |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester |
| Liber: Folio | P:215 |
| Date (written/recorded) | 1/4/1794 |
| Grantor: Grantee | – |
| Abstract | List of Negroes moved in the State from Accomac County Virginia by Major Guy. All Negroes "were born in my famiy except Old Esther, Ann, and Priscilla" who were bequeathed to my wife by Thomas Paramore of Accomack County and "I do assert that they were...the descendants from such Negroes in the State of Virginia before the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three." Their names and ages are Cato age 42, Merica 41, Jacob 33, James 18, Daniel 14, George 12, John 8, Moses 15 days old, Old Esther 55, Ann 30, Leah 29, Priscilla 27, Flora 25, Martha 10, Tabitha 7, Rachel 6, Rhoda 5, Comfort 4, Rebecca 3, Lisah 2, Mary 3, Esther 6 monts, Sabrough 1 year. "Then came before me, John Gunby, Naval Officer for Snow Hill District, ....and made oath...that the serveal Negroes...were inhabitants and residents of Accomack County... |
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