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

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Record #2206 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Caroline
Liber:Folio JR C:547
Date of Will (Written) 9/7/1825
Probate Date 12/14/1825
Name of Deceased/Testator Edward Carter
Heirs/Legatee Lydia Melvil - granddaughter (daughter of Sydney Jump)
Abstract to have Negro girl Mary until she arrives to the age of 35 and then to be free

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