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

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Record #2170 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Caroline
Liber:Folio JR C:517
Date of Will (Written) 12/20/1824
Probate Date 2/19/1825
Name of Deceased/Testator Philemon Leary
Heirs/Legatee Adeline Hardcastle - granddaughter (daughter of Sarah)
Abstract to have Negro girl Emaline and to serve her until the end of 1841 and then to be free, and should she have issue then they are to be free when they arrive at age of 22

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