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Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

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All Records in Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

  • Record #1
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Nicholas Goldsborough
    Heirs/Legatee
    James Goldsborough
    Abstract
    Harry and Ann
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:1
    Date of Will (Written)
    5/25/1777
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Nicholas Goldsborough
    Heirs/Legatee
    James Goldsborough
    Abstract
    Harry and Ann
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  • Record #2
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Nicholas Goldsborough
    Heirs/Legatee
    Elizabeth Goldsborugh - daughter
    Abstract
    Negroes Dick & Chester
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:1
    Date of Will (Written)
    5/25/1777
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Nicholas Goldsborough
    Heirs/Legatee
    Elizabeth Goldsborugh - daughter
    Abstract
    Negroes Dick & Chester
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  • Record #3
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Nicholas Goldsborough
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Goldsborough - daughter
    Abstract
    Negroes Sinah & Grafton (?)
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:1
    Date of Will (Written)
    5/25/1777
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Nicholas Goldsborough
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Goldsborough - daughter
    Abstract
    Negroes Sinah & Grafton (?)
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  • Record #4
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Nicholas Goldsborough
    Heirs/Legatee
    Nicholas Goldsborough - son
    Abstract
    Negroes Phebe & Juba
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:1
    Date of Will (Written)
    5/25/1777
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Nicholas Goldsborough
    Heirs/Legatee
    Nicholas Goldsborough - son
    Abstract
    Negroes Phebe & Juba
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  • Record #5
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Nicholas Goldsborough
    Heirs/Legatee
    Anna Goldsborough - daughter
    Abstract
    Negroes Cuff & Linda
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:2
    Date of Will (Written)
    5/25/1777
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Nicholas Goldsborough
    Heirs/Legatee
    Anna Goldsborough - daughter
    Abstract
    Negroes Cuff & Linda
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  • Record #6
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Nicholas Goldsborough
    Heirs/Legatee
    Rebecca Goldsborough - wife
    Abstract
    Negroes Joe, Binah, B__, Isaac, Cynthia
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:1
    Date of Will (Written)
    5/25/1777
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Nicholas Goldsborough
    Heirs/Legatee
    Rebecca Goldsborough - wife
    Abstract
    Negroes Joe, Binah, B__, Isaac, Cynthia
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  • Record #7
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Robert Goldsborough ( on St. Michaels River
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Ann Goldsborough - wife
    Abstract
    Scipio;, Ann, Dick, Preston, Peter, Beck, Moll, Judy, Bett, Samson, Hagar
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:2
    Date of Will (Written)
    4/8/1777
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Robert Goldsborough ( on St. Michaels River
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Ann Goldsborough - wife
    Abstract
    Scipio;, Ann, Dick, Preston, Peter, Beck, Moll, Judy, Bett, Samson, Hagar
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  • Record #8
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Robert Goldsborough ( on St. Michaels River
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Ann Goldsbough - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro Pegg who was given to her when she was a girl
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:2
    Date of Will (Written)
    4/8/1777
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Robert Goldsborough ( on St. Michaels River
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Ann Goldsbough - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro Pegg who was given to her when she was a girl
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  • Record #9
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    William Trippe, gent.
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Trippe - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro boy Oliver
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:5
    Date of Will (Written)
    5/13/1777
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    William Trippe, gent.
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Trippe - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro boy Oliver
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  • Record #10
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    William Trippe, gent.
    Heirs/Legatee
    John Trippe - son
    Abstract
    Negro boy Bale who is the child of Jack & Phillis
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:5
    Date of Will (Written)
    5/13/1777
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    William Trippe, gent.
    Heirs/Legatee
    John Trippe - son
    Abstract
    Negro boy Bale who is the child of Jack & Phillis
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  • Record #11
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    William Trippe, gent.
    Heirs/Legatee
    William Trippe - son
    Abstract
    Negro boy Jesse
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:5
    Date of Will (Written)
    5/13/1777
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    William Trippe, gent.
    Heirs/Legatee
    William Trippe - son
    Abstract
    Negro boy Jesse
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  • Record #12
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    William Trippe, gent.
    Heirs/Legatee
    Richard Trippe - son
    Abstract
    Negro boy Ned
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:5
    Date of Will (Written)
    5/13/1777
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    William Trippe, gent.
    Heirs/Legatee
    Richard Trippe - son
    Abstract
    Negro boy Ned
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  • Record #13
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Abner Broadaway
    Heirs/Legatee
    Elizabeth Broadaway - wife
    Abstract
    at her decease, all Negroes to be freed
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:8
    Date of Will (Written)
    4/29/1777
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Abner Broadaway
    Heirs/Legatee
    Elizabeth Broadaway - wife
    Abstract
    at her decease, all Negroes to be freed
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  • Record #14
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Dimond
    Heirs/Legatee
    William Dimond - son
    Abstract
    Negro girl Amey
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:11
    Date of Will (Written)
    10/4/1776
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Dimond
    Heirs/Legatee
    William Dimond - son
    Abstract
    Negro girl Amey
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  • Record #15
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Dimond
    Heirs/Legatee
    Rachel Young - daughter
    Abstract
    negro boy Philemon
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:11
    Date of Will (Written)
    10/4/1776
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Dimond
    Heirs/Legatee
    Rachel Young - daughter
    Abstract
    negro boy Philemon
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  • Record #16
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Dimond
    Heirs/Legatee
    James Shealds - grandson
    Abstract
    Negro girl Lids
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:11
    Date of Will (Written)
    10/4/1776
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Dimond
    Heirs/Legatee
    James Shealds - grandson
    Abstract
    Negro girl Lids
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  • Record #17
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Dimond
    Heirs/Legatee
    Thomas Dimond - son
    Abstract
    Negro man Ben
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:11
    Date of Will (Written)
    10/4/1776
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Dimond
    Heirs/Legatee
    Thomas Dimond - son
    Abstract
    Negro man Ben
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  • Record #18
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Dimond
    Heirs/Legatee
    John Dimond - son
    Abstract
    Negro man George
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:11
    Date of Will (Written)
    10/14/1776
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Dimond
    Heirs/Legatee
    John Dimond - son
    Abstract
    Negro man George
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  • Record #19
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Dimond
    Heirs/Legatee
    Elizabeth Dimond - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro woman Folles & Negro girl Henny
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:11
    Date of Will (Written)
    10/14/1776
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Dimond
    Heirs/Legatee
    Elizabeth Dimond - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro woman Folles & Negro girl Henny
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  • Record #20
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Dimond
    Heirs/Legatee
    Martha Dimond - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro giirl Hannah & Negro boy Perry
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:11
    Date of Will (Written)
    10/14/1777
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Dimond
    Heirs/Legatee
    Martha Dimond - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro giirl Hannah & Negro boy Perry
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  • Record #21
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Elilzabeth Lloyd
    Heirs/Legatee
    Ann Lloyd - daughter
    Abstract
    Negroes Frank, Juba & Rachel who all had been given to Ann some time ago by deed. Also to have N…
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:13
    Date of Will (Written)
    1/1/1776
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Elilzabeth Lloyd
    Heirs/Legatee
    Ann Lloyd - daughter
    Abstract
    Negroes Frank, Juba & Rachel who all had been given to Ann some time ago by deed. Also to have Negro woman Glenna.
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  • Record #22
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Elilzabeth Lloyd
    Heirs/Legatee
    Elizabeth Lloyd - daughter
    Abstract
    Negroes Harry, Step & Memory given to her some time ago by deed. Also to have Negro man Ned.
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:13
    Date of Will (Written)
    1/1/1776
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Elilzabeth Lloyd
    Heirs/Legatee
    Elizabeth Lloyd - daughter
    Abstract
    Negroes Harry, Step & Memory given to her some time ago by deed. Also to have Negro man Ned.
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  • Record #23
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Elilzabeth Lloyd
    Heirs/Legatee
    Henrietta Maria Lloyd - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro men now in Cecil county Joe, Ben & Sam & another Negro Sall
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:13
    Date of Will (Written)
    1/1/1776
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Elilzabeth Lloyd
    Heirs/Legatee
    Henrietta Maria Lloyd - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro men now in Cecil county Joe, Ben & Sam & another Negro Sall
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  • Record #24
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Elilzabeth Lloyd
    Heirs/Legatee
    Philemon Lloyd - son
    Abstract
    Negro boy Jim
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:13
    Date of Will (Written)
    1/1/1776
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Elilzabeth Lloyd
    Heirs/Legatee
    Philemon Lloyd - son
    Abstract
    Negro boy Jim
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  • Record #25
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Elilzabeth Lloyd
    Heirs/Legatee
    Nicholas Lloyd - son
    Abstract
    Negro boy Mike
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:13
    Date of Will (Written)
    1/1/1776
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Elilzabeth Lloyd
    Heirs/Legatee
    Nicholas Lloyd - son
    Abstract
    Negro boy Mike
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  • Record #26
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/25/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Alexander Dalmahay
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Dalmahay - wife
    Abstract
    negroes Sidney, Grace & David for her natural life
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:14
    Date of Will (Written)
    2/23/1776
    Probate Date
    8/25/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Alexander Dalmahay
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Dalmahay - wife
    Abstract
    negroes Sidney, Grace & David for her natural life
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  • Record #27
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Elizabeth Chaplin
    Heirs/Legatee
    John Chaplin - son
    Abstract
    Negro man Harry
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:16
    Date of Will (Written)
    2/6/1777
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Elizabeth Chaplin
    Heirs/Legatee
    John Chaplin - son
    Abstract
    Negro man Harry
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  • Record #28
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Elizabeth Chaplin
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Hancock
    Abstract
    Negro woman Hannah
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:16
    Date of Will (Written)
    2/6/1777
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Elizabeth Chaplin
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Hancock
    Abstract
    Negro woman Hannah
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  • Record #29
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Elizabeth Chaplin
    Heirs/Legatee
    Hannah Chaplin (?) - granddaughter
    Abstract
    Negro boy David at decease of Mary Hancock
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:16
    Date of Will (Written)
    2/6/1777
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Elizabeth Chaplin
    Heirs/Legatee
    Hannah Chaplin (?) - granddaughter
    Abstract
    Negro boy David at decease of Mary Hancock
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  • Record #30
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Elizabeth Chaplin
    Heirs/Legatee
    Sarah Chaplin - granddaughter
    Abstract
    should Hannah Chaplin die w/out issue, then to have Negro boy David
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:16
    Date of Will (Written)
    2/6/1777
    Probate Date
    8/19/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Elizabeth Chaplin
    Heirs/Legatee
    Sarah Chaplin - granddaughter
    Abstract
    should Hannah Chaplin die w/out issue, then to have Negro boy David
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  • Record #31
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    6/10/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Benney of St. Michael's Parish
    Heirs/Legatee
    Benjamin Benney - son
    Abstract
    Negro girl Cass
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:16
    Date of Will (Written)
    10/16/1774
    Probate Date
    6/10/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Benney of St. Michael's Parish
    Heirs/Legatee
    Benjamin Benney - son
    Abstract
    Negro girl Cass
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  • Record #32
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    6/10/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Benney of St. Michael's Parish
    Heirs/Legatee
    Sisily Turner - daughter (wife of --Turner)
    Abstract
    Negro girl Doll & Negro child Rachel
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:16
    Date of Will (Written)
    10/16/1774
    Probate Date
    6/10/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Benney of St. Michael's Parish
    Heirs/Legatee
    Sisily Turner - daughter (wife of --Turner)
    Abstract
    Negro girl Doll & Negro child Rachel
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  • Record #33
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    6/10/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Benney of St. Michael's Parish
    Heirs/Legatee
    Sarah Lauder - daughter (wife of --Lauder)
    Abstract
    Negro man Joe
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:16
    Date of Will (Written)
    10/16/1774
    Probate Date
    6/10/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Benney of St. Michael's Parish
    Heirs/Legatee
    Sarah Lauder - daughter (wife of --Lauder)
    Abstract
    Negro man Joe
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  • Record #34
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    6/10/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Benney of St. Michael's Parish
    Heirs/Legatee
    Katherine Gerry - daughter (wife of George? Gerry)
    Abstract
    Negro woman Jude
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:16
    Date of Will (Written)
    10/16/1774
    Probate Date
    6/10/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Benney of St. Michael's Parish
    Heirs/Legatee
    Katherine Gerry - daughter (wife of George? Gerry)
    Abstract
    Negro woman Jude
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  • Record #35
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    6/10/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Benney of St. Michael's Parish
    Heirs/Legatee
    Margaret Benny - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro girl Nan
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:16
    Date of Will (Written)
    10/16/1774
    Probate Date
    6/10/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Benney of St. Michael's Parish
    Heirs/Legatee
    Margaret Benny - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro girl Nan
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  • Record #36
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    John Bullen, ship joiner
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Bullen - wife
    Abstract
    Negro girl Amelia until she is 18 yo & then widow is to manumit her
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:19
    Date of Will (Written)
    4/30/1777
    Probate Date
    8/12/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    John Bullen, ship joiner
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Bullen - wife
    Abstract
    Negro girl Amelia until she is 18 yo & then widow is to manumit her
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  • Record #37
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    6/14/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Daniel Berry, Sr.
    Heirs/Legatee
    Lucrecia Berry - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro man Charles
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:21
    Date of Will (Written)
    5/31/1777
    Probate Date
    6/14/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Daniel Berry, Sr.
    Heirs/Legatee
    Lucrecia Berry - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro man Charles
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  • Record #38
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    12/15/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Isaac Dixon
    Heirs/Legatee
    Asst Negroes
    Abstract
    Dick, Rose, Ned, Toney, Rachel, Sue, Sal - all to have their freedom on day of testator's decease…
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:21
    Date of Will (Written)
    12/24/1775
    Probate Date
    12/15/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Isaac Dixon
    Heirs/Legatee
    Asst Negroes
    Abstract
    Dick, Rose, Ned, Toney, Rachel, Sue, Sal - all to have their freedom on day of testator's decease. Silvia aged 14 to be free at age 18. Charles 12 yo to be free at 21 yo. Tom aged ? yo to be free at age 21. Diana aged 6 to be free at 18 yo. Esther aged 5 to be free at 18 yo. Mingo aged 8 mos to be free at 21 yo. Daniel aged 6 mos to be free at 21 yo. Darkish aged 7 mos to be free at 18 yo. Ben aged 9 to be free at 21 yo. Gola Jem aged 5 to be free at 21 yo. Memory aged 7 to be free at 18 yo. Jacob aged 3 to be free at 21 yo. Henny aged 1 to be free at 18 yo.
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  • Record #39
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    9/9/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Daniel Sherwood
    Heirs/Legatee
    Margaret Sherwood - wife
    Abstract
    to have 2 Negroes Joe & Nell in order to pay debts
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:25
    Date of Will (Written)
    5 / -/1777
    Probate Date
    9/9/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Daniel Sherwood
    Heirs/Legatee
    Margaret Sherwood - wife
    Abstract
    to have 2 Negroes Joe & Nell in order to pay debts
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  • Record #40
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    9/9/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Daniel Sherwood
    Heirs/Legatee
    Elizabeth Sherwood & Sarah Sherwood - daughters
    Abstract
    Elizabeth to have Negro called Sidney. Mary to have Negro girl Grace.
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:25
    Date of Will (Written)
    5/-/1777
    Probate Date
    9/9/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Daniel Sherwood
    Heirs/Legatee
    Elizabeth Sherwood & Sarah Sherwood - daughters
    Abstract
    Elizabeth to have Negro called Sidney. Mary to have Negro girl Grace.
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  • Record #41
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    4/28/1778
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Martin III
    Heirs/Legatee
    Thomas Martin - father
    Abstract
    Negro boy Pompey
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:29
    Date of Will (Written)
    11/21/1770
    Probate Date
    4/28/1778
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Martin III
    Heirs/Legatee
    Thomas Martin - father
    Abstract
    Negro boy Pompey
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  • Record #42
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    7/14/1778
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    John Goldsborough
    Heirs/Legatee
    Greenbury Goldsborough - son
    Abstract
    to have Negro man as a legacy
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:33
    Date of Will (Written)
    2/24/1778
    Probate Date
    7/14/1778
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    John Goldsborough
    Heirs/Legatee
    Greenbury Goldsborough - son
    Abstract
    to have Negro man as a legacy
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  • Record #43
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    7/14/1778
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    John Goldsborough
    Heirs/Legatee
    Henrietta Maria Goldsborough - daughter
    Abstract
    to have Negro man & a Negro woman to be paid to her out of testator's Negroes.
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:33
    Date of Will (Written)
    2/24/1778
    Probate Date
    7/14/1778
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    John Goldsborough
    Heirs/Legatee
    Henrietta Maria Goldsborough - daughter
    Abstract
    to have Negro man & a Negro woman to be paid to her out of testator's Negroes.
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  • Record #44
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    7/14/1778
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    John Goldsborough
    Heirs/Legatee
    Ann Maria Goldsborough - "my Little daughter"
    Abstract
    Negro girl Cloe, Negro girl Memory (daughter of Bess)
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:33
    Date of Will (Written)
    2/24/1778
    Probate Date
    7/14/1778
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    John Goldsborough
    Heirs/Legatee
    Ann Maria Goldsborough - "my Little daughter"
    Abstract
    Negro girl Cloe, Negro girl Memory (daughter of Bess)
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  • Record #45
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    4/11/1780
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Barrow of St. Michael's Parish
    Heirs/Legatee
    Ann Barrow - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro woman Rachel
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:41
    Date of Will (Written)
    3/12/1780
    Probate Date
    4/11/1780
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Barrow of St. Michael's Parish
    Heirs/Legatee
    Ann Barrow - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro woman Rachel
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  • Record #46
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    4/11/1780
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Barrow of St. Michael's Parish
    Heirs/Legatee
    John Davis Barrow - son
    Abstract
    Negro boy Sam
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:41
    Date of Will (Written)
    3/12/1780
    Probate Date
    4/11/1780
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Barrow of St. Michael's Parish
    Heirs/Legatee
    John Davis Barrow - son
    Abstract
    Negro boy Sam
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  • Record #47
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    4/11/1780
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Barrow of St. Michael's Parish
    Heirs/Legatee
    Margaret Barrow - wife
    Abstract
    Negro girl Esther for her natural life
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:41
    Date of Will (Written)
    3/12/1780
    Probate Date
    4/11/1780
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Barrow of St. Michael's Parish
    Heirs/Legatee
    Margaret Barrow - wife
    Abstract
    Negro girl Esther for her natural life
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  • Record #48
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    4/11/1780
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Barrow of St. Michael's Parish
    Heirs/Legatee
    Dawson Barrow - son
    Abstract
    at widow's decease to have Negro girl Esther
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:41
    Date of Will (Written)
    3/12/1780
    Probate Date
    4/11/1780
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Barrow of St. Michael's Parish
    Heirs/Legatee
    Dawson Barrow - son
    Abstract
    at widow's decease to have Negro girl Esther
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  • Record #49
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    5/5/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    John Burkham
    Heirs/Legatee
    Jean Burkham - daughter
    Abstract
    negro woman Lucey aged 18 to have after widows (Rebecca Burkham) decease
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:43
    Date of Will (Written)
    4/11/1779
    Probate Date
    5/5/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    John Burkham
    Heirs/Legatee
    Jean Burkham - daughter
    Abstract
    negro woman Lucey aged 18 to have after widows (Rebecca Burkham) decease
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  • Record #50
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    5/5/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    John Burkham
    Heirs/Legatee
    Simon - Negro man
    Abstract
    to be free at widow's (Rebecca Burkham) decease
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:43
    Date of Will (Written)
    4/11/1779
    Probate Date
    5/5/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    John Burkham
    Heirs/Legatee
    Simon - Negro man
    Abstract
    to be free at widow's (Rebecca Burkham) decease
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  • Record #51
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    5/3/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Jacob Henderson Hindman, minister of Church of England
    Heirs/Legatee
    Sarah Hindman - sister
    Abstract
    Negro boy William alias Bill, Negro girl Pris, Negro woman Alice & Negro boy Basit
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:46
    Date of Will (Written)
    10/27/1779
    Probate Date
    5/3/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Jacob Henderson Hindman, minister of Church of England
    Heirs/Legatee
    Sarah Hindman - sister
    Abstract
    Negro boy William alias Bill, Negro girl Pris, Negro woman Alice & Negro boy Basit
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  • Record #52
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    5/3/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Jacob Henderson Hindman, minister of Church of England
    Heirs/Legatee
    John Hindman - brother
    Abstract
    Negro boy Jack
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:346
    Date of Will (Written)
    10/27/1779
    Probate Date
    5/3/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Jacob Henderson Hindman, minister of Church of England
    Heirs/Legatee
    John Hindman - brother
    Abstract
    Negro boy Jack
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  • Record #53
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    11/26/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Dorcas Winchester of St. Michael's Parish alias Tabitha Winchester
    Heirs/Legatee
    George Washington Seth - grandson
    Abstract
    Negro girl Esther
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:50
    Date of Will (Written)
    5/6/1777
    Probate Date
    11/26/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Dorcas Winchester of St. Michael's Parish alias Tabitha Winchester
    Heirs/Legatee
    George Washington Seth - grandson
    Abstract
    Negro girl Esther
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  • Record #54
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    10/2/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    William Foster
    Heirs/Legatee
    Elizabeth Foster - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro woman Lanty
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:52
    Date of Will (Written)
    9/17/1779
    Probate Date
    10/2/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    William Foster
    Heirs/Legatee
    Elizabeth Foster - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro woman Lanty
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  • Record #55
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    11/16/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Jonathan Abell
    Heirs/Legatee
    Margaret Abell - wife
    Abstract
    Negroes Jane, Lucie; Negro man Harry
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:53
    Date of Will (Written)
    9/13/1779
    Probate Date
    11/16/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Jonathan Abell
    Heirs/Legatee
    Margaret Abell - wife
    Abstract
    Negroes Jane, Lucie; Negro man Harry
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  • Record #56
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    11/16/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Jonathan Abell
    Heirs/Legatee
    Philemon Hambleton Abell & Edward Abell - sons
    Abstract
    Negroes Rachel, Mary, Hannah, Isabel, Nan & Ned to be divided between them & in case widow is wit…
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:53
    Date of Will (Written)
    9/13/1779
    Probate Date
    11/16/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Jonathan Abell
    Heirs/Legatee
    Philemon Hambleton Abell & Edward Abell - sons
    Abstract
    Negroes Rachel, Mary, Hannah, Isabel, Nan & Ned to be divided between them & in case widow is with child to be divided among the three of them
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  • Record #57
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    3/31/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Edward Hindman
    Heirs/Legatee
    Ann Hindman - wife
    Abstract
    should she prove to be with child then to have Negroes Jem, Daniel, Perkins, Nell & Anna. Negro …
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:56
    Date of Will (Written)
    3/6/1781
    Probate Date
    3/31/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Edward Hindman
    Heirs/Legatee
    Ann Hindman - wife
    Abstract
    should she prove to be with child then to have Negroes Jem, Daniel, Perkins, Nell & Anna. Negro woman Fanny & her child to be sold & widow to have money from sale. To have Negro woman Anna but should he never return to Maryland then to sister Sarah.
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  • Record #58
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    3/31/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Edward Hindman
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Hindman - mother
    Abstract
    Negro man Jem alias Jem Pompey. Negro Daniel alias Daniel Perkins.
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:56
    Date of Will (Written)
    3/6/1781
    Probate Date
    3/31/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Edward Hindman
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Hindman - mother
    Abstract
    Negro man Jem alias Jem Pompey. Negro Daniel alias Daniel Perkins.
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  • Record #59
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    7/10/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Samuel Harwood
    Heirs/Legatee
    Asst Negroes
    Abstract
    Negro man Ambrose & Negro woman Hagar to have their liberty 2 years after testator's decease. Ha…
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:58
    Date of Will (Written)
    4/8/1780
    Probate Date
    7/10/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Samuel Harwood
    Heirs/Legatee
    Asst Negroes
    Abstract
    Negro man Ambrose & Negro woman Hagar to have their liberty 2 years after testator's decease. Hagar's children Candlemas, Tom, Rachel,Jem, Hagar & Cesar are to be manumitted & receive their freedom as they each reach age of 21. Ambrose to have a young black horse in consideration of his services.
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  • Record #60
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    11/9/1780
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Henry Johnson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Henry Johnson & Stephen Theodore Johnson - sons
    Abstract
    Henry to have Negro men Jasper, Lecah; Negro woman Minta; Negro girl Judey. Stephen Theodore to …
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:61
    Date of Will (Written)
    9/27/1780
    Probate Date
    11/9/1780
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Henry Johnson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Henry Johnson & Stephen Theodore Johnson - sons
    Abstract
    Henry to have Negro men Jasper, Lecah; Negro woman Minta; Negro girl Judey. Stephen Theodore to have Negro men James, Solomon, Levin; Negro woman Judey & Negro girl Easter.
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  • Record #61
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    11/9/1780
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Henry Johnson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Johnson - wife
    Abstract
    Negro women Ester, Sarah, Flora; Negro men Abraham, Cesar.
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:61
    Date of Will (Written)
    9/27/1780
    Probate Date
    11/9/1780
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Henry Johnson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Johnson - wife
    Abstract
    Negro women Ester, Sarah, Flora; Negro men Abraham, Cesar.
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  • Record #62
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    11/9/1780
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Henry Johnson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Henrietta Maria Frazier - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro girl Leah & Negro boy Jem
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:61
    Date of Will (Written)
    927/1780
    Probate Date
    11/9/1780
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Henry Johnson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Henrietta Maria Frazier - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro girl Leah & Negro boy Jem
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  • Record #63
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    11/9/1780
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Henry Johnson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Johnson - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro girls Ada & Rose; Negro boy Walt
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:61
    Date of Will (Written)
    9/27/1780
    Probate Date
    11/9/1780
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Henry Johnson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Johnson - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro girls Ada & Rose; Negro boy Walt
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  • Record #64
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    5/5/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Wrightson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Sarah Wrightson - wife
    Abstract
    Negro woman Mable
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:66
    Date of Will (Written)
    1/2/1781
    Probate Date
    5/5/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Wrightson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Sarah Wrightson - wife
    Abstract
    Negro woman Mable
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  • Record #65
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    5/5/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Wrightson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Rebecca Wrightson & Elizabeth Wrightson - daughters
    Abstract
    Rebecca to have Negro woman Sall. Elizabeth to have Negro woman Esther.
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:66
    Date of Will (Written)
    1/2/1781
    Probate Date
    5/5/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Wrightson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Rebecca Wrightson & Elizabeth Wrightson - daughters
    Abstract
    Rebecca to have Negro woman Sall. Elizabeth to have Negro woman Esther.
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  • Record #66
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    4/15/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Southy Wilson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Ann Parrott - sister
    Abstract
    to have services of Negro wench Cate for 3 years & then Cate to be free.
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:73
    Date of Will (Written)
    3/14/1779
    Probate Date
    4/15/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Southy Wilson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Ann Parrott - sister
    Abstract
    to have services of Negro wench Cate for 3 years & then Cate to be free.
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  • Record #67
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    2/12/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Sarah Hindman
    Heirs/Legatee
    James Hindman - brother
    Abstract
    Negro wench Myriheah & her children to be sold & moneys arising from sale to be divided between J…
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:75
    Date of Will (Written)
    4/4/1781
    Probate Date
    2/12/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Sarah Hindman
    Heirs/Legatee
    James Hindman - brother
    Abstract
    Negro wench Myriheah & her children to be sold & moneys arising from sale to be divided between James & their mother. Should John never return to Maryland then to have Negro woman Alice.
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  • Record #68
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    2/12/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Sarah Hindman
    Heirs/Legatee
    William Hindman - brother
    Abstract
    Negro man Phil
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:75
    Date of Will (Written)
    4/4/1781
    Probate Date
    2/12/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Sarah Hindman
    Heirs/Legatee
    William Hindman - brother
    Abstract
    Negro man Phil
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  • Record #69
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    2/12/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Sarah Hindman
    Heirs/Legatee
    John Hindman - brother
    Abstract
    Negro woman Alice; Negro man Sibro; Negro boy Jacob
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:75
    Date of Will (Written)
    4/4/1781
    Probate Date
    2/12/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Sarah Hindman
    Heirs/Legatee
    John Hindman - brother
    Abstract
    Negro woman Alice; Negro man Sibro; Negro boy Jacob
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  • Record #70
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    2/12/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Sarah Hindman
    Heirs/Legatee
    Elizabeth Hindman - sister
    Abstract
    Negro child Virgin; Negro girl Anna; all right & title to Negro man Southy. To have Negro man Si…
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:75
    Date of Will (Written)
    4/4/1781
    Probate Date
    2/12/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Sarah Hindman
    Heirs/Legatee
    Elizabeth Hindman - sister
    Abstract
    Negro child Virgin; Negro girl Anna; all right & title to Negro man Southy. To have Negro man Sibro & Negro girl Anna should John (Sarah's son) never return to Maryland.
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  • Record #71
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    2/12/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Sarah Hindman
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Perry - niece
    Abstract
    Negro girl Doll & Negro child Rachel
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:75
    Date of Will (Written)
    4/4/1781
    Probate Date
    2/12/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Sarah Hindman
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Perry - niece
    Abstract
    Negro girl Doll & Negro child Rachel
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  • Record #72
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    2/12/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Sarah Hindman
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mother
    Abstract
    Negro Jacob should John (Sarah's son) never return to Maryland
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:75
    Date of Will (Written)
    4/14/1781
    Probate Date
    2/12/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Sarah Hindman
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mother
    Abstract
    Negro Jacob should John (Sarah's son) never return to Maryland
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  • Record #73
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    11/1/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Joseph Dawson (verbal will)
    Heirs/Legatee
    Philemon Auld
    Abstract
    negro boy to be delivered by witness Alexander Larrimore
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:77
    Date of Will (Written)
    10/29/1779
    Probate Date
    11/1/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Joseph Dawson (verbal will)
    Heirs/Legatee
    Philemon Auld
    Abstract
    negro boy to be delivered by witness Alexander Larrimore
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  • Record #74
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    2/21/1780
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Francis Scale
    Heirs/Legatee
    Asst heirs & Negroes
    Abstract
    deposition on 2/21/1780 of 22 yo Mary Pickering regarding oral wishes of the ill Francis Scale: …
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:77
    Date of Will (Written)
    7/25/1773
    Probate Date
    2/21/1780
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Francis Scale
    Heirs/Legatee
    Asst heirs & Negroes
    Abstract
    deposition on 2/21/1780 of 22 yo Mary Pickering regarding oral wishes of the ill Francis Scale: Gives labor of Negro man Petter to Charles Pickering until October 12 mos then Petter be free. Scale gives handkerchief to his Negro wench Kitt.
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  • Record #75
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    x
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    William Lundergin
    Heirs/Legatee
    William Lundergain - son
    Abstract
    Negro girl Sillah to be given to him at age 21
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:78
    Date of Will (Written)
    6/21/1779
    Probate Date
    x
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    William Lundergin
    Heirs/Legatee
    William Lundergain - son
    Abstract
    Negro girl Sillah to be given to him at age 21
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  • Record #76
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    6/-/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    William Martin
    Heirs/Legatee
    Solomon Martin
    Abstract
    Negroes Hannah & Grace on condition he will "strike of his amount & have no claim against my estate"
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:81
    Date of Will (Written)
    11/8/1777
    Probate Date
    6/-/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    William Martin
    Heirs/Legatee
    Solomon Martin
    Abstract
    Negroes Hannah & Grace on condition he will "strike of his amount & have no claim against my estate"
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  • Record #77
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    6/-/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    William Martin
    Heirs/Legatee
    Negro Charles
    Abstract
    to go free on condition he pays to executors 100 pound w/in 2 year after tesatator's decease
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:81
    Date of Will (Written)
    11/8/1777
    Probate Date
    6/-/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    William Martin
    Heirs/Legatee
    Negro Charles
    Abstract
    to go free on condition he pays to executors 100 pound w/in 2 year after tesatator's decease
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  • Record #78
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    x
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Willliam Lewis Barnett
    Heirs/Legatee
    Ruth Barnett - wife
    Abstract
    Negro man Tom; Negro woman Durenda
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:86
    Date of Will (Written)
    1/28/1779
    Probate Date
    x
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Willliam Lewis Barnett
    Heirs/Legatee
    Ruth Barnett - wife
    Abstract
    Negro man Tom; Negro woman Durenda
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  • Record #79
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    x
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Willliam Lewis Barnett
    Heirs/Legatee
    Thomas Harrison - son of John Harrison
    Abstract
    Negro boy Joe
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:86
    Date of Will (Written)
    1/28/1779
    Probate Date
    x
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Willliam Lewis Barnett
    Heirs/Legatee
    Thomas Harrison - son of John Harrison
    Abstract
    Negro boy Joe
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  • Record #80
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    x
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Willliam Lewis Barnett
    Heirs/Legatee
    Lucy Sharp - daughter of Richard Sharp
    Abstract
    Negro boy Gabriel
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:86
    Date of Will (Written)
    1/28/1779
    Probate Date
    x
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Willliam Lewis Barnett
    Heirs/Legatee
    Lucy Sharp - daughter of Richard Sharp
    Abstract
    Negro boy Gabriel
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  • Record #81
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    6/10/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Joseph Dawson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Hugh Dawson - son
    Abstract
    Negro man Gaylord; Negro girl Mint
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:87
    Date of Will (Written)
    5/24/1772
    Probate Date
    6/10/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Joseph Dawson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Hugh Dawson - son
    Abstract
    Negro man Gaylord; Negro girl Mint
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  • Record #82
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    6/10/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Joseph Dawson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Alice Dawson - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro girl Ibb; Negro boy Jim
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:87
    Date of Will (Written)
    5/24/1773
    Probate Date
    6/10/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Joseph Dawson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Alice Dawson - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro girl Ibb; Negro boy Jim
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  • Record #83
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    6/10/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Joseph Dawson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Joseph Dawson - son
    Abstract
    Negro Isaac
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:87
    Date of Will (Written)
    5/24/1774
    Probate Date
    6/10/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Joseph Dawson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Joseph Dawson - son
    Abstract
    Negro Isaac
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  • Record #84
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    6/10/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Joseph Dawson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Auld - wife of Daniel Auld
    Abstract
    codicil to will: to have Negro girl Rachel
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:87
    Date of Will (Written)
    5/24/1775
    Probate Date
    6/10/1779
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Joseph Dawson
    Heirs/Legatee
    Mary Auld - wife of Daniel Auld
    Abstract
    codicil to will: to have Negro girl Rachel
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  • Record #85
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    12/22/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Jennett Lee
    Heirs/Legatee
    John Lee - son
    Abstract
    Negro man Prince
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:89
    Date of Will (Written)
    11/4/1777
    Probate Date
    12/22/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Jennett Lee
    Heirs/Legatee
    John Lee - son
    Abstract
    Negro man Prince
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  • Record #86
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    12/22/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Jennett Lee
    Heirs/Legatee
    Elizabeth Harris - wife of William [son of Jennett]
    Abstract
    she & Wiliam to have Negro woman Lucey
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:89
    Date of Will (Written)
    11/4/1777
    Probate Date
    12/22/1777
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Jennett Lee
    Heirs/Legatee
    Elizabeth Harris - wife of William [son of Jennett]
    Abstract
    she & Wiliam to have Negro woman Lucey
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  • Record #87
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    3/10/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Tennant
    Heirs/Legatee
    Ruth Tennant - wife
    Abstract
    to sell Negro man Sam to highest bidder
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:92
    Date of Will (Written)
    12/23/1781
    Probate Date
    3/10/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    James Tennant
    Heirs/Legatee
    Ruth Tennant - wife
    Abstract
    to sell Negro man Sam to highest bidder
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  • Record #88
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    3/4/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Stevens
    Heirs/Legatee
    Samuel Stevens - son
    Abstract
    Negro man Jim
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:93
    Date of Will (Written)
    12/1/1782
    Probate Date
    3/4/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Stevens
    Heirs/Legatee
    Samuel Stevens - son
    Abstract
    Negro man Jim
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  • Record #89
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    3/4/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Stevens
    Heirs/Legatee
    Tristram Stevens - son
    Abstract
    Negro named David for his natural life
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:93
    Date of Will (Written)
    12/1/1781
    Probate Date
    3/4/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Stevens
    Heirs/Legatee
    Tristram Stevens - son
    Abstract
    Negro named David for his natural life
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  • Record #90
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    3/4/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Stevens
    Heirs/Legatee
    Thomas Stevens - grandson (son of John)
    Abstract
    Negro David at Tristram's decease
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:93
    Date of Will (Written)
    12/1/1781
    Probate Date
    3/4/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Thomas Stevens
    Heirs/Legatee
    Thomas Stevens - grandson (son of John)
    Abstract
    Negro David at Tristram's decease
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  • Record #91
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    3/4/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Phillip Horney
    Heirs/Legatee
    James Horney - son
    Abstract
    negro man Cole
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:95
    Date of Will (Written)
    x
    Probate Date
    3/4/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Phillip Horney
    Heirs/Legatee
    James Horney - son
    Abstract
    negro man Cole
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  • Record #92
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    3/4/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Phillip Horney
    Heirs/Legatee
    Phillip Horney - son
    Abstract
    Negro man Quash
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:95
    Date of Will (Written)
    x
    Probate Date
    3/4/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Phillip Horney
    Heirs/Legatee
    Phillip Horney - son
    Abstract
    Negro man Quash
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  • Record #93
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    3/4/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Phillip Horney
    Heirs/Legatee
    Pamela Horney - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro boy Charles
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:95
    Date of Will (Written)
    x
    Probate Date
    3/4/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Phillip Horney
    Heirs/Legatee
    Pamela Horney - daughter
    Abstract
    Negro boy Charles
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  • Record #94
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    3/4/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Phillip Horney
    Heirs/Legatee
    John Horney - son
    Abstract
    Negro boy Ben
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:95
    Date of Will (Written)
    x
    Probate Date
    3/4/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Phillip Horney
    Heirs/Legatee
    John Horney - son
    Abstract
    Negro boy Ben
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  • Record #95
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    4/9/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Rebecca Chambers
    Heirs/Legatee
    John Chambers - son
    Abstract
    Negro girl Lydia
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:96
    Date of Will (Written)
    7/18/1781
    Probate Date
    4/9/1782
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Rebecca Chambers
    Heirs/Legatee
    John Chambers - son
    Abstract
    Negro girl Lydia
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  • Record #96
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    10/16/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Robert Harwood
    Heirs/Legatee
    Robert Harwood - son
    Abstract
    Negroes Charles & Doll for his natural life & then to grandson Robert Sharp Harwood
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:97
    Date of Will (Written)
    8/14/1780
    Probate Date
    10/16/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Robert Harwood
    Heirs/Legatee
    Robert Harwood - son
    Abstract
    Negroes Charles & Doll for his natural life & then to grandson Robert Sharp Harwood
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  • Record #97
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    10/19/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Robert Harwood
    Heirs/Legatee
    John Harwood & Thomas Harwood - sons
    Abstract
    John to have Negro Lydia. Thomas to have Negro boy Perry
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:97
    Date of Will (Written)
    8/14/1780
    Probate Date
    10/19/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Robert Harwood
    Heirs/Legatee
    John Harwood & Thomas Harwood - sons
    Abstract
    John to have Negro Lydia. Thomas to have Negro boy Perry
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  • Record #98
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    10/19/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Robert Harwood
    Heirs/Legatee
    Risdon Harwood - son
    Abstract
    Negro girl Hannah
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:97
    Date of Will (Written)
    8/14/1780
    Probate Date
    10/19/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Robert Harwood
    Heirs/Legatee
    Risdon Harwood - son
    Abstract
    Negro girl Hannah
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  • Record #99
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    10/19/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Robert Harwood
    Heirs/Legatee
    Rachel Robinson - daughter
    Abstract
    Negroes Maria & George now in possession of Rachel
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:97
    Date of Will (Written)
    8/14/1780
    Probate Date
    10/19/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Robert Harwood
    Heirs/Legatee
    Rachel Robinson - daughter
    Abstract
    Negroes Maria & George now in possession of Rachel
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  • Record #100
    County
    Talbot
    Probate Date
    10/19/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Robert Harwood
    Heirs/Legatee
    Elizabeth Warner - daughter
    Abstract
    Negroes Susannah & Anthony that she has in her possession
    County
    Talbot
    Liber:Folio
    JB3:97
    Date of Will (Written)
    8/14/1780
    Probate Date
    10/19/1781
    Name of Deceased/Testator
    Robert Harwood
    Heirs/Legatee
    Elizabeth Warner - daughter
    Abstract
    Negroes Susannah & Anthony that she has in her possession
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