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

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Record #2177 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Caroline
Liber:Folio JR C:528
Date of Will (Written) 6/19/1825
Probate Date 7/5/1825
Name of Deceased/Testator William Richardson born Talbot Cty 8/17/1735
Heirs/Legatee Ann Webb Potter - daughter
Abstract to have for her natural life the use and labor of Negro woman Fox alias Frank and all her issue. Ann to have the power to sell or dispose of the issue as she sees fit, and should any Negroes remain at her decease, to go to Ann's children. To have for her natural life the services of Negro man Nero, Negro woman Anne - daughter of Old Bett

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