| County | Somerset |
|---|---|
| Folio Number | JP5:234 |
| Probate Date | 2/27/1854 |
| Name of Deceased | Edward H. Ker, of Accomac Co., VA will written 1/31/1826; proved in Accomac county 2/27/1826 |
| Heirs | Edward Smith, friend |
| Black Individuals Mentioned in Will | given for his natural life, the plantation at Chincoteague presently occupied Ethiel Lyon [with conditions] & also tract of land near Horn Town called Wolf Ridge which at present is occupied by Will Douglas, free negro. To have services of Negro boy George until he arrives at age of 21 and then to be free. |
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