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

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Record #1841 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number EB23:112
Probate Date 5/5/1807
Name of Deceased Thomas Hamilton
Heirs Negroes James & Jenny - "favorite house servants"
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will they and their two children Henry & Simon to have their freedom. Executor to give them $200 or to have any part of the personal estate that might think suitable. James to have all "old wearing apparl"

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