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

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Record #2179 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 William Potter - son
Abstract to have the use of Negro man Sampson, son of Old Bett - for his natural life and then to one of Potter's children, should Sampson still be living. Should either Potter or James Price bring suit against the estate concerning Negroes, then all devises made to Ann and her children or to the said James Price and his children to be declared null and void.

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