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

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Record #3582 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 12:201
Date of Will (Written) 3/10/1845
Probate Date 8/11/1845
Name of Deceased/Testator Sophia Neal
Heirs/Legatee Negroes
Abstract My executor (son Horatio Beck) to have in trust my negroes Shadarick to serve until 1/1/1852, Rebecca to serve until 1/1/1858, Alexander to serve until 1/1/1867; to be hired for the benefit of my chhildren viz. Augusta Camp, Horation Beck, Benj. F. Beck, Amanda Melvina Hurtt and Clementia Riley. My negroes to get $50 at their release.

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