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

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Record #3739 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Dorchester
Folio Number LLK No. #1:204
Probate Date 10/28/1861 will written 3/27/1855
Name of Deceased Skinner Richardson
Heirs Caroline Richardson - daughter
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to have Negro girl Ada to serve until she is 35 and then to be free. Negro girl Sarah to serve for her natural life unless she lives until Sarah arrives at age 35 but should Caroline die before Sarah arrives at age 35 then she is to be property of testator's son Richard until then and then and then to be free.

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