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

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Record #3602 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 12:246
Date of Will (Written) 5/24/1847
Probate Date 6/8/1847
Name of Deceased/Testator Margaret D. Briscoe
Heirs/Legatee Negroes
Abstract to Negro man Harry my forest lot during his life. Negro man Harry shall be free on 1/1 next. Servant woman Williy to be free 1/1/ and to have $50. Negro men John, Sandy and Bill to be free at age 40.

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