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Record #2200 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	Negroes
Abstract	Gabriel - Negro man to be free from day of testator's decease. Dorset Betty to be free at testator's decease.

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