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

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Record #169 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Bull, John Sr.
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) 15 Dec 1836/27 Mar 1837
Abstract To my wife two Negroes Leah and Bill Melson & upon her death to my three children John Bull Jr, Sally Mills & Thomas Bull. To son Thomas Bull two Negreos Levin & John . To duuaghter Sally Mills $1000, but if money cannot be raised then she be given Negros that will amount to the value of $1000. to son John Bull Jr....Negro Abel & my interest in Negro Mahala.
Main Source Reference Will 1828-46 w, p. 238.

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