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

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Record #313 from Somerset County Bonds, 1827-1850

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Date 13 Apr 1847
Record Name (Somerset County, MD) SO County Bonds (1845-1850)
Citation (Liber:Folio) SWJ3:98
Name Referenced George S. Harris (estate)
Record Type Distribution of Negroes
Abstract of Record Distribution of negroes from estate of George S. Harris, deceased. Total value $550. Names, ages, values and then distributions follow. Woman Henny & child 35 yo $300, Matilda 6 yo $150, Ann 2 yo $100. To widow 1/3 $183.3 1/3, to sons Joseph S. Harris, George T. Harris & Isaac J. Harris - portion of 2/3 - $122.22 each. To widow: Henny & child. To his children George S. Harris, Edward J. Harris: Matilda & Ann. Monies exchanged among heirs to balance values.

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