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

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Record #3624 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 12:279
Date of Will (Written) 4/22/1847
Probate Date 5/1/1849
Name of Deceased/Testator Joseph N. Gordon of Chestertown
Heirs/Legatee Negroes
Abstract my 2 sons and 2 grandchildren to care for my negroes who are advanced in years and none of the bequests above to take effect until after the death of my dear wife Mary F. Gordon who I intend to have all during her life

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