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

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Record #667 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State Delaware
County Sussex
Liber: Folio E5:46
Date (Signed) 8/20/1795
Date (Probate) 9/7/1795
Deceased John Phillips, Senior
Heirs Sarah Phillips - wife
Abstract Negro girl Amy and Negro man Levin. After wife's (Sarah) death Levin shall "serve his time out with either of my children that he may incline most to live with & his choice so made shall be binding on him and that child to keep him till they part by death"

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