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

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Record #673 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State Delaware
County Sussex
Liber: Folio E5:48
Date (Signed) 2/15/1791
Date (Probate) 10/13/1795
Deceased John Evans
Heirs Catherine Evans - son
Abstract Negro man named Daniel, Negro boy Jid, Negro girl Alse and her child Elon. The Negroes for her lifetime and allowing Daniel to choose his master after wife's (Catherine) death.

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