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

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Record #3700 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 13:34
Date of Will (Written) 1/11/1855
Probate Date 1/30/1855
Name of Deceased/Testator John Fletcher Ringgold
Heirs/Legatee Moses Berry - apprentice boy (race not mentioned)
Abstract My apprentice boy, I hired out and paid $10 to his father and the balance to said apprentice. Sarah, my wife, will be entitled to all apprentices and will act in same way in reference to Moses and his wages, indemnifying herself against any expense and freedom dues, if any is provided, out of his wages or hire.

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