Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #162 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Broughto, Nehemiah
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) 6 Aug 1824/25 Oct 1824
Abstract … To daughter Eliza Broughton Negro Flora & youngest child & George. To son James Broughton Negroes Spencer & Purnell. If daughter Eliza dies without heirs, her Negroes to son James & if son James dies without heirs , his Negroes to daughter Eliza. If Eliza or James sell Negroes then they shall be free.
Main Source Reference Will 1824-25 w&c, p. 262

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