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County Worcester
Date of Court Session December 1780
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Distribution of estate of Joshua Atkinson: …
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:21
Book Number 1
Original Page Number JW15:141
Date of Court Session December 1780
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Distribution of estate of Joshua Atkinson: to widow, to Rachel (negroes Hagar & Cezare?), to Angelo (negro Davey), to John (negroes Minter & Peter)
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session December 1783
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Benjamin Furrow (alias Sam, Malatto, son of Jamima Sam), 12 yo. Bound to: James Ayd…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:54
Book Number 2
Original Page Number JW19:120
Date of Court Session December 1783
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Benjamin Furrow (alias Sam, Malatto, son of Jamima Sam), 12 yo. Bound to: James Aydelott. Trade: farmer
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session Feb 1785
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Margaret Fassitt, exe. of David Fassitt, to sell negroes: Sam, Bristol, Hess, Margaret & child; a…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:61
Book Number 2
Original Page Number JW19:185
Date of Court Session Feb 1785
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Margaret Fassitt, exe. of David Fassitt, to sell negroes: Sam, Bristol, Hess, Margaret & child; also third of schooner "Farmer" & one sail schooner. (f. 186L Account of above sale: child of Margaret, boy called Caleb; Hess is a woman; small schooner called "Pegge"; schooner called "Farmers Delight"
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session Feb 1785
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Adm. of Daniel Selby to return additional inventory viz: negroes: man Abraham, man Isaac, boy G…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:62
Book Number 2
Original Page Number JW19:186
Date of Court Session Feb 1785
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Adm. of Daniel Selby to return additional inventory viz: negroes: man Abraham, man Isaac, boy Guy, boy Abraham.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session April 1785
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Margaret Fassitt, exe. of David Fassitt, to sell negro woman Hannah, after 15 days advertising at…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:63
Book Number 2
Original Page Number JW19:201
Date of Court Session April 1785
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Margaret Fassitt, exe. of David Fassitt, to sell negro woman Hannah, after 15 days advertising at Snow Hill, the Trap & at widow March's tavern.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session June 1785
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: James Amwood, Molatto, 13 yo last March. Bound to: Jonathan Stevenson. Trade: fa…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:64
Book Number 2
Original Page Number JW19:210
Date of Court Session June 1785
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: James Amwood, Molatto, 13 yo last March. Bound to: Jonathan Stevenson. Trade: farmer
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session June 1785
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Emery Dickerson, deposition for Leah Dickerson: states that about eight years ago Joshua Dickers…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:65
Book Number 2
Original Page Number jW19:218
Date of Court Session June 1785
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Emery Dickerson, deposition for Leah Dickerson: states that about eight years ago Joshua Dickerson owned a negro woman Jean, who had a child named Flowerday; Leah asked her uncle Joshua if she could have the child & he told her she could have it for a Good English Journey Cake,which she made for him; he gave her the chld.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session June 1785
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Elizabeth Dickerson, deposition of Leah Dickerson, her daughter; Leah & another daughter both ask…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:65
Book Number 2
Original Page Number JW19: 219
Date of Court Session June 1785
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Elizabeth Dickerson, deposition of Leah Dickerson, her daughter; Leah & another daughter both asked for child; Joshua sold it to Leah for a wheaten cake; Leah is now wife of William Brown.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session August 1785
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Two negroes, viz. Margery & Dinah, appraised in estate of John Selby (of Capt. John) to be struck…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:66
Book Number 2
Original Page Number JW19:228
Date of Court Session August 1785
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Two negroes, viz. Margery & Dinah, appraised in estate of John Selby (of Capt. John) to be struck from inventory.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session December 1786
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Negro woman Betty, appraised in Edward Pettitt's estate at L. 37/10, to be reduced to L. 2, the p…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:91
Book Number 2
Original Page Number JW19:357
Date of Court Session December 1786
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Negro woman Betty, appraised in Edward Pettitt's estate at L. 37/10, to be reduced to L. 2, the price she sold for.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session December 1786
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Valuation of two negroes, Roger & Sam, appraised in Ebenezer Campbell's inventory at L. 80/6m to …
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1: 91
Book Number 2
Original Page Number JW19:357
Date of Court Session December 1786
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Valuation of two negroes, Roger & Sam, appraised in Ebenezer Campbell's inventory at L. 80/6m to be deducted by adm. dbn, as said negroes fled to British army & have not been recovered.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session December 1786
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Five negroes appraised in inventory of George Hayward, Esq., viz.; tom, Levin, Isaac, Priss; Joe,…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:92
Book Number 2
Original Page Number JW19: 359
Date of Court Session December 1786
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Five negroes appraised in inventory of George Hayward, Esq., viz.; tom, Levin, Isaac, Priss; Joe, to be deducted; Tom, Levin & Isaac born since death of said Hayward, & Priss & Joe do not belong to the estate, being given in will of Isaac Morris; Priss to Charlotte Hayward & Joe to Edm. Jno. Hough Hayward, daughter & son of said deceased.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session April 1787
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record 11 negroes to be deducted from estate of Col. William Purnell, viz; Peter, L. 60; Ben, L.12; Sue,…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:95
Book Number 2
Original Page Number JW19:370
Date of Court Session April 1787
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record 11 negroes to be deducted from estate of Col. William Purnell, viz; Peter, L. 60; Ben, L.12; Sue, L. 15; Marget, L. 50; Phillis, L. 7/10; Sarah. L 45; Isaac, L. 20; Hannah, L. 7/10; Valentine, L. 60; leah, L. 5; said negroes died of an epidemic fever which raced exceedingly, whereof great numbers died in the neighbourhood.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session October 1788
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Philip Quinton & Joshua Townsend divide negroes from estate of William Whittington between Capt. …
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:122
Book Number 2
Original Page Number JW19:473
Date of Court Session October 1788
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Philip Quinton & Joshua Townsend divide negroes from estate of William Whittington between Capt. William Handy, as claimant for widow, & John Rousby Whittington, as follows: To Capt. Wm. Handy (thirds): Jack (70), Charles (dead), Nanna, Esther, George, Pegg, Jesse: to John R. Whittington (two thirds), Old Rose, Patience, Nell, Adam, James Jun., Harculas, Priss, Rose jun., Old Rachel, Isaac, Leah, James (shoemaker), Gimia; we find John Rousby Whittington indebeted to William Handy for L 12/6/8; June term, 1789, isaac to be deducted, as he is dead.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session March 1790
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Register of Wills to deduct value of negroes Jenney, Frank & Sarah from inventory estate of Jacob…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:146
Book Number 3
Original Page Number JW21:21
Date of Court Session March 1790
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Register of Wills to deduct value of negroes Jenney, Frank & Sarah from inventory estate of Jacob Boston, not being his property; exe. to account for balance.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session June 1790
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Josiah Dale & Hillary Pitts to distribute estate of Sarah Purnell that descended to Sarah William…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:164
Book Number 3
Original Page Number JW21:73
Date of Court Session June 1790
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Josiah Dale & Hillary Pitts to distribute estate of Sarah Purnell that descended to Sarah Williams, joshua Atkinson & Isaac Atkinson, her grandchildren: 1) To Sarah Williams; one negro woman Rachel (29), one negro girl Elezebeth (2), one negro boy Jenkins (8 months) 2) To Joshua Atkinson; one negro man George (49) & his hire 3) To Isaac Atkinson; one negro girl Easther (7), one negro boy Calib.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session August 1792
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record April 16, 1792: received of Walter Smith, exe. of Mary Ann Robins, one negro girl Nancy, furnitur…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:186
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:7
Date of Court Session August 1792
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record April 16, 1792: received of Walter Smith, exe. of Mary Ann Robins, one negro girl Nancy, furniture & pewter devised to my wife Catey Riggin. Darby Riggin.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session August 1792
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Dec. 22, 1791: Received of Walter Smith, exe. of Mary Ann Robins, the following negroes: Willia…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:186
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:8
Date of Court Session August 1792
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Dec. 22, 1791: Received of Walter Smith, exe. of Mary Ann Robins, the following negroes: William, Handy & Hannah; also silver spoons. Henry Acworth.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session August 1792
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Aug. 15, 1791: received of Walter Smith, one Negro boy Elijah, a legacy divised us by will of Ma…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:186
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:8
Date of Court Session August 1792
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Aug. 15, 1791: received of Walter Smith, one Negro boy Elijah, a legacy divised us by will of Mary Ann Robins. Robert & John Schoolfield.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session August 1792
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record John Fassitt, exe. of Mary Purnell, allowed L 38 for negro Watt, appraised in inventory, but not …
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:188
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:19
Date of Court Session August 1792
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record John Fassitt, exe. of Mary Purnell, allowed L 38 for negro Watt, appraised in inventory, but not Mary's property.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session December 1792
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record All negroes appraised in estate of George Martin, which can be proved to be property of Capt. Sam…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:190
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:31
Date of Court Session December 1792
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record All negroes appraised in estate of George Martin, which can be proved to be property of Capt. Samuel Wise, to be allowed exe. in passing her accounts.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session December 1792
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Negro Jacob, appraised in estate of Daniel Robins, allowed exex., as said Jacob has obtained his …
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:191
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:32
Date of Court Session December 1792
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Negro Jacob, appraised in estate of Daniel Robins, allowed exex., as said Jacob has obtained his freedom by judgement of County Court.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session December 1792
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Negroes awarded to Robert Handy, appraised in inventory of estate of Col. Joseph Dashiell, allowe…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:191
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:33
Date of Court Session December 1792
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Negroes awarded to Robert Handy, appraised in inventory of estate of Col. Joseph Dashiell, allowed adm. in passing account. viz.: Nancy Jacob, Thamar, Somerset, Hope, Leah; also adm. to produce proof respecting two negroes apparaised in estate, but in possession of Capt. James Bennett, who intermarried with daughter of deceased, viz.: Black Nancy & Jesse Nanny.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session December 1792
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Report concerning William Lane's & Jesse Lister's estates: We, the subscribers, apppointed to pa…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:192
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:34
Date of Court Session December 1792
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Report concerning William Lane's & Jesse Lister's estates: We, the subscribers, apppointed to pay of heirs of Jesse Lister out of estate of William Lane, agreeable to order, do return as follows: Thomas Lister, of Summerset Co., guardian to Jesse Lister, only heir of Jesse Lister yet remaining to be paid, shall receive several negroes allotted by said Lane in his lifetime & not appraised in estate, being same negroes distributed by authority of Somerset Co. Orphan's Court, directed to William Stevens & John Pollitt, viz.; negro woman Lotte, negro lad Sampson,negro girl Florah, negro boy Jack, negro child George; list of personal estate; bonds on Major Thomas Bruff, Col. Saml. Handy, Philip Quinton, goods & livestock.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session December 1792
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Copy of Somerset Co. order; negroes of Jesse LIster (of said deceased), to William Lane; one negr…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:192
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:35
Date of Court Session December 1792
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Copy of Somerset Co. order; negroes of Jesse LIster (of said deceased), to William Lane; one negro woman Striffen (?), negro man Joe, negro woman Mille; to Jesse Lister (orphan of said deceased) (same list as F. 34 above).
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session December 1792
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Saml. Handy & William Selby (S. H.), appointed to distribute estate of Luke Ennis agreeable to wi…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:192
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:35
Date of Court Session December 1792
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Saml. Handy & William Selby (S. H.), appointed to distribute estate of Luke Ennis agreeable to will, report: to Mary Ennis, her part of estate & deceased brother Isaac's part; negro woman Sarah, negro girls Leah & Hannah; to John Ennis (of Luke), his brother Isaac's part, negro boy Caleb (6).
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1793
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Abstract of Record Sept. 8, 1792; received of James Lecount & wife, adm. & exex. of Luke Ennis, negro boy Caleb, in …
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:192
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:36
Date of Court Session February 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Sept. 8, 1792; received of James Lecount & wife, adm. & exex. of Luke Ennis, negro boy Caleb, in full of estate of Luke Ennis & Isaac Ennis, deceased, for use of John Ennis, orphan of Luke. Joshua Townsend, guardian.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session March 19, 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Deposition of John Leatherberry, Esq.; says that shortly after Capt. James Dashiell was at my hou…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:192
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3: 36
Date of Court Session March 19, 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Deposition of John Leatherberry, Esq.; says that shortly after Capt. James Dashiell was at my house & said he had given James Bennett a negro woman Nanny & negro boy Jesse, her son. Sworn before John Williams 19 Mar., 1793: I certify that John Williams, before whom above was sworn, is Justice of the Peace for county of Somerset. Wm. Done, Clk..
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session April 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Negroes appraised in inventory of Capt. John Selby are since dead: Sam, old Incol (?) & Rose
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:193
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:40
Date of Court Session April 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Negroes appraised in inventory of Capt. John Selby are since dead: Sam, old Incol (?) & Rose
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session April 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Admx. of Charles Hayman, in final account, allowed for half of old negroe Tamer, who ought not to…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:193
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:41
Date of Court Session April 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Admx. of Charles Hayman, in final account, allowed for half of old negroe Tamer, who ought not to have been inventoried.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session June 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Adm. of William Selby (of Micajah) allowed L. 12/10 for deceased's part of a negro appraised in d…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:195
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:47
Date of Court Session June 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Adm. of William Selby (of Micajah) allowed L. 12/10 for deceased's part of a negro appraised in deceased's estate, but which was sold & partly paid for in deceased's lifetime
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session August 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record William Stevenson & Tabitha, his wife, admx. of John Covington, allowed L. 49/13/8 for sundry art…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:195
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:53
Date of Court Session August 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record William Stevenson & Tabitha, his wife, admx. of John Covington, allowed L. 49/13/8 for sundry articles appraised fo rmore than their value; also for negro Peter, who died soon after appraisal
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session June 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Joshua Townsend, one adm. of John Ball, allowed L. 55 for negro Sampson, sent to Carolina & lost …
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:196
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:54
Date of Court Session June 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Joshua Townsend, one adm. of John Ball, allowed L. 55 for negro Sampson, sent to Carolina & lost by vessel never returning or being heard of
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session October 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Joshua Townsend & Robert Schoolfield distribute estate of Solomon Webb; 1) to D…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:197
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:60
Date of Court Session October 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Joshua Townsend & Robert Schoolfield distribute estate of Solomon Webb; 1) to Daniel Young (who married Elizabeth Webb, widow of deceased); negroes Stephen & Dinah; a right in negro Rose, legacy of Scarborough Webb 2) to John Webb, son of Solomon; negro woman Sarah, boy James, man George, girl Jane 3) to Scarborough Webb, daughter of Solomon; negro Rose; with deduction of L. 4/6/4 to be paid to Daniel Young, who married her mother
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session October 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record William Lane, in his will, directed that if a bond due from Levin Carey should not be suffiicient…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:197
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3: 61
Date of Court Session October 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record William Lane, in his will, directed that if a bond due from Levin Carey should not be suffiicient to support his sister Rachel Mills, then she should be supported from his estate; ordered that Sarah Lane, exe. of William, be allowed L. 20 per annum for three years to support Rachel Mills & two infirm negroes, set free before his death
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session October 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Joseph Green & Mary, his wife, exex. of Nathaniel Rackliffe, allowed L. 25 for sundry black cattl…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:200
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:81
Date of Court Session October 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Joseph Green & Mary, his wife, exex. of Nathaniel Rackliffe, allowed L. 25 for sundry black cattle since dead, L. 40 for negro women Hannah & Minty, who died of smallpox & L. 10 for two horses
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session 26 June 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Division of negroes from estate of Parker Selby (of Philip), & of young negroes born of the negro…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:200
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:82
Date of Court Session 26 June 1793
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Division of negroes from estate of Parker Selby (of Philip), & of young negroes born of the negro woman belonging to estate, between widow & her two daughters, Nancy & Sally: 1) To Mary Selby, wife of John Selby, late widow of Parker Selby: 8 negroes; Jack, Port, Aberriller, Betty, Easter, young Betty, Nell & Bridget of old Bett 2) To Nancy Selby: 8 negroes; Jesse, Easther, Leah, Matthias, March, Charlotte, Nathan, Joshua 3) To Sally Selby: 10 negroes; Tamer, Lisha, Luke, John, Bridget, Pleasent, John (of Lisha), Philip, Starling, Major
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session August 1794
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Adm. dbn of Solomon Johnson allowed L. 45 for negro wench Sarah, now dead
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1: 204
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:128
Date of Court Session August 1794
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Adm. dbn of Solomon Johnson allowed L. 45 for negro wench Sarah, now dead
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session August 1794
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Elisha Parker, late guardian to Hetty Gordy (of Peter), released from payment of L. 22/10, half t…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:206
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:150
Date of Court Session August 1794
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Elisha Parker, late guardian to Hetty Gordy (of Peter), released from payment of L. 22/10, half the amoung of negro devised to her by her father, but now dead
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session April 1795
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Robert Jackson, mulatto, 9 yo. Bound to: Robert McNeill. Trade: common labour. Surety: Willia…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:208
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:182
Date of Court Session April 1795
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Robert Jackson, mulatto, 9 yo. Bound to: Robert McNeill. Trade: common labour. Surety: William Purnell (Crappers Neck)
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session August 1795
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Levin Taylor, mulatto (son of Elina Taylor), 6 yo last Nov. Bound to: Thomas Dixon…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:212
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:216
Date of Court Session August 1795
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Levin Taylor, mulatto (son of Elina Taylor), 6 yo last Nov. Bound to: Thomas Dixon Trade: farmer Sureties: Levin Politt, Levin Long
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session August 1795
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Levin Blake (free born mulatto), 13 yo last Jan. Bound to: Robert Marten Richardso…
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Volume Number Volume 1:212
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:217
Date of Court Session August 1795
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Levin Blake (free born mulatto), 13 yo last Jan. Bound to: Robert Marten Richardson Trade: coasting Sureties: Levin Pollitt, George Richardson
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session August 1795
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Abstract of Record Apprentice: Patience Blake (free born mulatto), 12 yo Bound to: Robert Martin Richardson Trad…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:212
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:218
Date of Court Session August 1795
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Patience Blake (free born mulatto), 12 yo Bound to: Robert Martin Richardson Trade: spinster Sureties: Levin Pollitt, George Richardson
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session August 1795
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Jacob Harman (son of Esther, free mulatto), 7 yo. Bound to: George Richardson. Tr…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:212
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:219
Date of Court Session August 1795
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Jacob Harman (son of Esther, free mulatto), 7 yo. Bound to: George Richardson. Trade: farmer. Sureties: Robert M. Richardson, Peter Townsend
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session August 1795
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Daniel Harman (son of Esther, free mulatto), 7 yo Bound to: George Richardson. T…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:212
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:220
Date of Court Session August 1795
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Daniel Harman (son of Esther, free mulatto), 7 yo Bound to: George Richardson. Trade: farmer. Sureties: Robert M. Richardson, Peter Townsend
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session August 1795
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Henry Harman (son of Esther, free mulatto), 5 yo Bound to: George Richardson. Tra…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:212
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:221
Date of Court Session August 1795
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Henry Harman (son of Esther, free mulatto), 5 yo Bound to: George Richardson. Trade: farmer. Sureties: Peter Townsend, Robert M. Richardson
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session August 1795
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Abstract of Record Margaret Fassitt, exe. of David Fassitt, allowed L. 728 for a judgement against her, as exe. of I…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:212
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:227
Date of Court Session August 1795
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Margaret Fassitt, exe. of David Fassitt, allowed L. 728 for a judgement against her, as exe. of Isaac Murray, by Charles, David & William Stewart, exes. of George Stewart; also L. 80 for negroes Marnich [William crossed out], Leah & Peter, since dead; also L. 45 to be retained as adm. of William Murray, which was due said Murray from David Fassitt, as his late guardian
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session October 1795
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Apprentice: William Armstrong (free born mulatto), 9 yo. Bound to: Esme Purnell. Trade: farm…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:214
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:244
Date of Court Session October 1795
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Apprentice: William Armstrong (free born mulatto), 9 yo. Bound to: Esme Purnell. Trade: farmer Surety: Edward Crapper
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1796
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Eben Duffy (free born mulatto), 14 yo last Feb. Bound to: Thomas Victor. Trade: …
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:217
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:279
Date of Court Session February 1796
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Eben Duffy (free born mulatto), 14 yo last Feb. Bound to: Thomas Victor. Trade: common labour Sureties: William White
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1796
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: George Duffy (free born mulatto), 11 yo on 1st of this month. Bound to: William Wh…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:217
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:280
Date of Court Session February 1796
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: George Duffy (free born mulatto), 11 yo on 1st of this month. Bound to: William White. Trade: farmer. Sureties: Thomas Victor, William Hozier
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1796
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: William Duffy (free born mulatto), 11 yo. Bound to: William Hozier. Trade: farme…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:217
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:281
Date of Court Session February 1796
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: William Duffy (free born mulatto), 11 yo. Bound to: William Hozier. Trade: farmer. Sureties: William White, Thomas Victor
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1796
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: John Frederick Augustus Lee (by consent of his father Peter Lee, a free Molatto). B…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:218
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:300
Date of Court Session February 1796
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: John Frederick Augustus Lee (by consent of his father Peter Lee, a free Molatto). Bound to: Hope Taylor, waterman. Trade: to follow water either sea or bay. Term: 7 years, 9 mos. In presence of Thos. Dixon
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session June 1796
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Samuel Kollick (son of Mary, free mulatto.) Bound to: Thomas Martin. Trade: farm…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:220
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:320
Date of Court Session June 1796
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Samuel Kollick (son of Mary, free mulatto.) Bound to: Thomas Martin. Trade: farmer. Sureties: George Purnell, Zadok Sturgis.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session June 1796
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Abstract of Record Distribution of estate of John Kellam, after deduction of widow's thirds: …
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:222
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:336-338
Date of Court Session June 1796
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Distribution of estate of John Kellam, after deduction of widow's thirds: 1) To Ann Kellam; negro boy George, 5 yo; half of negro woman Patience, 37 yo 2) To Tabitha Kellam; negro boy Abel, 5 yo; half of negro woman Patience; other property 3) To Margaret Kellam: negro boy Levin, 3 yo; negro girl Rachel, 1 yo; cash from Joseph Kellam's note; balance in hands of Mrs. Hannah Kellam, admx.; other property 4) To Rebecca Kellam: negro woman Philis, 31 yo; negro boy Richards 1 yo; cash from Joseph Kellams's note; balance in hands of Mrs. Hannah Kellam, admx: other property 5)To Elizabeth Selby, spouse of Zadock Selby, Jun.; cash paid by Hannah Kellam, admx; N.B. - being her part of her deceased & half brother's estate
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session August 1796
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: David Johnson (illegitimate son of Elizabeth, deceased, mulatto, 11 yo. Bound to: …
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:225
Book Number 4
Original Page Number LH3:383
Date of Court Session August 1796
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: David Johnson (illegitimate son of Elizabeth, deceased, mulatto, 11 yo. Bound to: Joshua Flemming, farmer. Trade: farming.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session December 1797
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Elias Davis, poor Molalto boy (by consent of his mother, Sophia). Bound to: Josia…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:236
Book Number 5
Original Page Number LH8:50
Date of Court Session December 1797
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Elias Davis, poor Molalto boy (by consent of his mother, Sophia). Bound to: Josiah Bratten, farmer. Surety; William Bishop, Sen. Trade: farming. In presence of Philip Quinton, Jesse Bennett.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1798
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Samuel George [?] (son of Molatto woman, Merica [?} George, 19. Bound to: James Be…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:239
Book Number 5
Original Page Number LH8:81
Date of Court Session February 1798
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Samuel George [?] (son of Molatto woman, Merica [?} George, 19. Bound to: James Bennett, farmer. Trade: farmer. Surety: Jabez Brumbly in presence of Saml. Handy, Wm Selby (S.H.)
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session October 1798
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Thomas Handy & William Bacon appointed to distribute negroes from estate of Elinor Stevens, in ca…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:246
Book Number 5
Original Page Number LH8:152
Date of Court Session October 1798
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Thomas Handy & William Bacon appointed to distribute negroes from estate of Elinor Stevens, in care of Levin Townsend, adm.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session October 1798
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Elinor Fleming, exe. of John Fleming, to sell negroes.
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:246
Book Number 5
Original Page Number LH8: 152
Date of Court Session October 1798
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Elinor Fleming, exe. of John Fleming, to sell negroes.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session December 1798
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Distribution of negroes from estate of Elinor Stevens in care of Levin Townsend, adm; 1) To Levi…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:247
Book Number 5
Original Page Number LH8:170-171
Date of Court Session December 1798
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Distribution of negroes from estate of Elinor Stevens in care of Levin Townsend, adm; 1) To Levi Townsend; negro boy Jas.; negro woman Amelia, with her children, Ned & Nancy 2) To Levi Townsend; boy Harry; girl Silva; woman Easther 3) to Luke Townsend's heirs: boy Ebin; woman Rose 4) To Barckley Townsend: man Draper 5) To Isaac Cooper: boy Littleton; boy Isaac. Luke Townsend's heir to pay to Levin Townsend L. 7/20; Barckley Townsend to pay to Isaac Cooper L. 2/10
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1799
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Levin Blake (son of Leah), a molatto, 8 yo next Aug. Bound to: James Davis Trade:…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:249
Book Number 5
Original Page Number LH8:191
Date of Court Session February 1799
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Levin Blake (son of Leah), a molatto, 8 yo next Aug. Bound to: James Davis Trade: farmer Sureties: James Virdin, Thomas Collins
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Jan. 1, 1799, received of John Gunby for John Selby (of Parker), a negro boy Caleb, left to John …
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:250
Book Number 5
Original Page Number LH8:200
Date of Court Session February 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Jan. 1, 1799, received of John Gunby for John Selby (of Parker), a negro boy Caleb, left to John by will of David Selby. Signed: William Selby
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Dec. 21, 1798, by order of William Selby of Pocomoke, hereby acknowledged that I have received a …
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:250
Book Number 5
Original Page Number LH8:200
Date of Court Session February 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Dec. 21, 1798, by order of William Selby of Pocomoke, hereby acknowledged that I have received a negro girl called Candis from John Gunby, left to Betsy Selby (of Parker) by will of Capt. Jon Selby. Signed: William Dryden
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Feb. 12, 1799, William Dryden swears that he delivered to Elizabeth Selby while she lived with Wi…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:250
Book Number 5
Original Page Number LH8:200
Date of Court Session February 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Feb. 12, 1799, William Dryden swears that he delivered to Elizabeth Selby while she lived with William Selby the above named negro girl [Candis]. Sworn before John Holland
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record 5 June 1798, received of John Gunby for John Selby (of Parker), a negro woman Thamer & her child …
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:250
Book Number 5
Original Page Number LH8:200
Date of Court Session February 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record 5 June 1798, received of John Gunby for John Selby (of Parker), a negro woman Thamer & her child Lotty, & a negro boy Moses, & one beach horse
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Snow Hill, 8 June 1798, received of John Gunby, one negro girl Leah left to me by will of my gran…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:251
Book Number 5
Original Page Number LH8:201
Date of Court Session February 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Snow Hill, 8 June 1798, received of John Gunby, one negro girl Leah left to me by will of my grandfather, John Selby
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record 12 Feb 1799, Parker Selby made oath that he saw above named negro girl Leah in possession of Geor…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:251
Book Number 5
Original Page Number LH8:201
Date of Court Session February 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record 12 Feb 1799, Parker Selby made oath that he saw above named negro girl Leah in possession of George Selby at his house
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Josiah Mitchell, Hillary Pitts & George Bell appointed to pay off Molly Round Morris (of Justice)…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:252
Book Number 5
Original Page Number LH8:203
Date of Court Session February 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Josiah Mitchell, Hillary Pitts & George Bell appointed to pay off Molly Round Morris (of Justice), her part of her father's estate, in hands of George Bratten, by his marriage with Rachel Morris, adms. of Justice; [long list] includes negro man Ceaser, 33, negro lad Jobe, 18 yo
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February or August 1798 ?
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record At request of George Bell, adm. of Joshua Bell, Court appoints John Postly & James King to distri…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:252
Book Number 5
Original Page Number LH8:205
Date of Court Session February or August 1798 ?
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record At request of George Bell, adm. of Joshua Bell, Court appoints John Postly & James King to distribute estate: 1) To Sally Townsend, eldest sister of deceased; cash 2) to George Bell, for himself & also for Molly Selby, mother of deceased; negro woman Comfort, 48 yo & her child 3 mos old; negro boy Charles 4 yo, cash 3) To deceased's brother Henry Bell; negro girl Leah, 10 yo; cash 4) To deceased's brother William Bell; negro girl Rosse, 12 yo; cash 5) To deceased's brother Elijah Bell; cash 6) To deceased's brother James Bell; one negro girl Lanty, 7 yo; cash 7) To deceased's sister Nancy Bell; cash 8) To deceased's sister Polly Bell; cash 9) To deceased's half sister, Hetty Selby, daughter of James Selby & Molly, his wife (George Bell, guardian); negro girl N_?_ 2 yo; cash. Signed: John Postly & James King.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session June 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Benjamin Dennis, James Nearne & George Hayward to distribute estate of Barkley White, at request …
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:269
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:17-19
Date of Court Session June 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Benjamin Dennis, James Nearne & George Hayward to distribute estate of Barkley White, at request of John Taylor: 10 to widow; negro boy Ben, girl Lucy, thirds 2) to Joshua White: 2/3 of negro man Limes (?) 3) to William White: negro girl Lindy 1/3 of negro man Limes 4) to Henry White: negro woman Mella (?) 5) to Peter White: negro boy Elijah Signed: Benjamin Dennis, James Nierne
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session June 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Distribution of estate of Parker Selby, by John Gunby & Levin Hill; …
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:269
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR: 20-21
Date of Court Session June 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Distribution of estate of Parker Selby, by John Gunby & Levin Hill; 1) to widow, now wife of John Selby: negro woman Briget, Sen. 29 yo, Ambrella, pld, negro Port, negro Jacob 48 yo 2) to Nancy Scarborough, daughter of Parker: negro man Jesse, 33 yo, lad Matthias 14 yo, girl March. 18 yo, Nell 18 yo, Esther 33 yo, boy Sterling given her by John Selby & wife
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session November 1793 (?1799)
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Samuel Blake, mulatto (son of Leah) 7 yo. Bound to: Col. James Martin. Trade: f…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:272
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:33
Date of Court Session November 1793 (?1799)
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Samuel Blake, mulatto (son of Leah) 7 yo. Bound to: Col. James Martin. Trade: farmer. Sureties; Thomas Martin, Esq., Elexander Franklin.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session August 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record James Gillitt, guardian to James Tilghman (of Samuel); mentions negro Rose
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:274
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR: 60
Date of Court Session August 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record James Gillitt, guardian to James Tilghman (of Samuel); mentions negro Rose
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session August 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Peter Delistatious, guardian to Betsy & Sally Walton (of William); mentions negro child Jacob
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:274
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:61
Date of Court Session August 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Peter Delistatious, guardian to Betsy & Sally Walton (of William); mentions negro child Jacob
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session August 1799
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: David Denston, free melatho (mulatto), 12 yo on 15 Apr. last. Bound to: Col. George…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:276
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:81
Date of Court Session August 1799
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: David Denston, free melatho (mulatto), 12 yo on 15 Apr. last. Bound to: Col. George Dashiell. Trade: sawer at the mill. Sureties: Levin Parsons, George Purdue in presence of John Cathell, Boaz Walston
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session August 1799
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Draper Taylor (orphan of Betty, free molattoe-mulatto), 14 yo. Bound to: Wrixom Pa…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:276
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:84
Date of Court Session August 1799
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Draper Taylor (orphan of Betty, free molattoe-mulatto), 14 yo. Bound to: Wrixom Paine. Trade: farmer. Sureties: Levin Pain, Stayton Trader..
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session October 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Feb. 15, 1799, received of James Bacon, L. 18/19/4, for use of James Brittingham (of Belitha), as…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:281
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:121
Date of Court Session October 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Feb. 15, 1799, received of James Bacon, L. 18/19/4, for use of James Brittingham (of Belitha), as his guardian, it being his equal quote of sale of negroes Abel, Joseph & James, sold by virtue of award made by John S. Purnell & said Bacon, by virtue of order of Court directed to them & Saml. Handy, Feb. term 1798 test.; Jacob Teague & Nathaniel Davis
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session October 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Mar. 11, 1799, received of James Bacon, L. 18/19/4. in full my wife's share of sale of negroes s…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:281
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:121
Date of Court Session October 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Mar. 11, 1799, received of James Bacon, L. 18/19/4. in full my wife's share of sale of negroes sold for use of representtives of Belitha Brittingham Signed: Levin Layfield Mar. 11, 1799, received of James Bacon, L.8/19/4, in full my part of sale of negroes for use of my father's representatives. Signed: Peggy Brittingham; test.: Levin Layfield
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session October 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record June 15, 1799, received of James Bacon, l. 18/9/4, my share of sale of negroes Able, Joseph & Jam…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:282
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:122
Date of Court Session October 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record June 15, 1799, received of James Bacon, l. 18/9/4, my share of sale of negroes Able, Joseph & James, sold by virtue of award made by John S. Purnell & said Bacon, by virtue of order of Court to them & Samuel Handy; also, received L.18/19/4, for my brother Samuel Brittingham, one other representative of my father by virtue of my being his guardian. Signed: Isaac Brittingham Test.: John C. Bacon
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session October 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Sept. 13, 1799, received of James Bacon, by hands of William Bacon, L. 18/19/4, my share of sale …
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:282
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:122
Date of Court Session October 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Sept. 13, 1799, received of James Bacon, by hands of William Bacon, L. 18/19/4, my share of sale of negroes Able, Joseph 7 James, by virtue of award of John Selby Purnell & James Bacon, by virtue of order to them & Samuel Handy, to settle accounts between representatives of Belitha Brittingham, & Jacob Teague, adm. Signed: Solomon Brittingham test.: Joshua Inloes? & Philip Quinton, Jun.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session December 1799
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Moses Ballard, free negro (orphan of Leah) 13 yo. Bound to: William Jones. Trade:…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:285
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:153
Date of Court Session December 1799
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Moses Ballard, free negro (orphan of Leah) 13 yo. Bound to: William Jones. Trade: farmer. Sureties: John Jones, Sen., Major John Holland
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session December 1799
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Peter Armstrong, free negro, orphan. Bound to: Richard Hall. Trade: farmer. Sur…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:285
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:154
Date of Court Session December 1799
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Peter Armstrong, free negro, orphan. Bound to: Richard Hall. Trade: farmer. Sureties: Col. James Martin, George Rice
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session December 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Petition of John Roberts (exe. of John Roberts), Underwood Roberts, Rencher Roberts & Edward Fowl…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:286
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:159
Date of Court Session December 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Petition of John Roberts (exe. of John Roberts), Underwood Roberts, Rencher Roberts & Edward Fowler for sale of negroes Moses & Barsh
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session December 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Received Mar. 9, 1798, of Colvern Long, guardian to Jesse & Rachel Ennis (of Cornelius), by order…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:286
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:159
Date of Court Session December 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Received Mar. 9, 1798, of Colvern Long, guardian to Jesse & Rachel Ennis (of Cornelius), by order of Elisha Purnell, Capt. William Undrill & John Bishop to reappraise certain articles, including negro man David, man Sam, boy Will, girl Leah, L. 172/2/2l, L, 16/18 of above part of Nelly Ennis' estate, sister to Jesse & Rachell
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session December 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Letters of adm. granted to Elizabeth Marshall & Benjamin Wailes on estate of John Marshall; negro…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:287
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:166
Date of Court Session December 1799
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Letters of adm. granted to Elizabeth Marshall & Benjamin Wailes on estate of John Marshall; negro man Durrum, man Levin, stock & crops to be sold
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Joshua Pridaux, guardian P. & Elizabeth P. P. Marshall (of Isaac); mentions negro girl Rhoda
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:289
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:180
Date of Court Session February 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Joshua Pridaux, guardian P. & Elizabeth P. P. Marshall (of Isaac); mentions negro girl Rhoda
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record William Selby, guardian to John Selby (of Parker); mentioned cash paid George Selby for keeping n…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:289
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:185
Date of Court Session February 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record William Selby, guardian to John Selby (of Parker); mentioned cash paid George Selby for keeping negro Tamer
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record George Bell & Hillary Pitts to view estate of Julian Mitchell (of Robert), in care of Matthias Wa…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:290
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:200
Date of Court Session February 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record George Bell & Hillary Pitts to view estate of Julian Mitchell (of Robert), in care of Matthias Warren & Elizabeth, his wife, guardian: report; 480 acres; negro man Hope; man Abraham 30 yo, Ben 25 yo, Elijah 19 yo, James 14 yo, George 13 yo, Sampson 1 yo, Cloe 29 yo, Milley 25 yo, Rhoda 8 yo, Sarah 4 yo
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1800
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Levin Isaac (by consent of his mother, Tabitha, negro. Bound to: John Lane, negro.…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:290
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:205
Date of Court Session February 1800
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Levin Isaac (by consent of his mother, Tabitha, negro. Bound to: John Lane, negro. Term: 17 years, 6 mos. Test.: Selby Blades, Francis Lane
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1800
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Nancy Merrica, mulatto (orphan of Mary), 11 yo. Bound to: John Sturgis (of Levin).…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:292
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:230
Date of Court Session February 1800
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Apprentice: Nancy Merrica, mulatto (orphan of Mary), 11 yo. Bound to: John Sturgis (of Levin). Trade: spin. Sureties: Thomas Milbourn, Hezekiah Johnson
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Dr. Charles Townsend, adm. of Samuel Dorman, distribution; mentions negroes, Jacob & Tabb; legac…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:292
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:231
Date of Court Session February 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Dr. Charles Townsend, adm. of Samuel Dorman, distribution; mentions negroes, Jacob & Tabb; legacy paid to John Dorman; several people named as receiving disbursements including Levin Blake (freeman)
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session February 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Levin Mitchell, one appraiser of Levin Riley's estate, says that negro Philis, valued at L. 55 is…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:293
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:237
Date of Court Session February 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Levin Mitchell, one appraiser of Levin Riley's estate, says that negro Philis, valued at L. 55 is mistake; she was valued at L. 20, the other L. 35 being value of negro Sue; inventory passed 5 Apr. 1796
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session April 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record 11 Oct. 1798, received of William Schoolfield & Rosey, his wife, admx. of William Merrill, a negr…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:297
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:279
Date of Court Session April 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record 11 Oct. 1798, received of William Schoolfield & Rosey, his wife, admx. of William Merrill, a negro boy Stephen, in full for Nancy Merrill's part of her father's estate. test.; William Cammeron & Levi Houston. Signed Edward Lambden, guardian
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session April 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Apr. 28, 1769, received of William Schoolfield & Rosey, his wife, admx. of William Merrill, negro…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:298
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:280
Date of Court Session April 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Apr. 28, 1769, received of William Schoolfield & Rosey, his wife, admx. of William Merrill, negro man Jack, Samuel Merrill's part of his father's estate. Signed: Zadok Wheeler, guardian. test.; George Houston & Nancy Henderson
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session April 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record May 29, 1798, received of William Schoolfield & Rosey, his wife, admx. of William Merrill, negroe…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:298
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:280
Date of Court Session April 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record May 29, 1798, received of William Schoolfield & Rosey, his wife, admx. of William Merrill, negroes Armund (?) & Joshua, Elizabeth Merrill's part of her father's estate. Signed: Joseph Schoolfield, guardian. test.; Polley Lambden & Salley White
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session April 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record 11 Oct. 1798, received of William Schoolfield & Rosey, his wife, admx. of William Merrill, negro …
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:298
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:281
Date of Court Session April 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record 11 Oct. 1798, received of William Schoolfield & Rosey, his wife, admx. of William Merrill, negro George, for Polly Lambden's part of her father's estate. Signed: Edward Lambden. test.: William Cammeron & Levi Houston
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session April 1800
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Molatto (mulatto) boy Levin, son of Ann Harman, heretofore bound to Edward Scarborough, removed, …
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:299
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:285
Date of Court Session April 1800
Enslaved or Free Free
Abstract of Record Molatto (mulatto) boy Levin, son of Ann Harman, heretofore bound to Edward Scarborough, removed, & bound to Thomas Milbourn, house carpenter
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session April 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Motion made by William Polk, Esq., in favour of Sewell Turpin on account of John Turpin's estate;…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:299
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:286
Date of Court Session April 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Motion made by William Polk, Esq., in favour of Sewell Turpin on account of John Turpin's estate; ordered that Edward Henry & Capt. Littleton Robins distribute negroes, & guardians to give back bonds to exe. in case rest of estate not sufficient to settle debts
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session June 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Distribution of Col. Isaac Henderson's estate, by Benjamin Dennis & William Selby (S.H.); …
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:302
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:326-334
Date of Court Session June 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Distribution of Col. Isaac Henderson's estate, by Benjamin Dennis & William Selby (S.H.); 1) Sarah Quinton's share; mentions negro man Sampson, girl Hannah, boy Henry; sloop "Polly". 2) Amelia Houston's share; negro man Will, man Jack, woman Siluh, girl Pattience, girl Pleasent, man Geo. Received June 20, 1800, of William Quinton, adm. dbn of my father, Isaac Houston, articles in above list. Signed Amelia Houston. 3) Mary Dixon Houston's share (deceased); [list]. 4) James Houston's share; mentions negro man Nimrod, man Watt, man Dick, man Robin, woman Signor, woman Pegg, boy Isaac. Received June 20, 1800, of William Quinton, adm. dbn of my father, Isaac Houston, above articles. Signed: James Houston.
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County Worcester
Date of Court Session June 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Rev. Samuel McMaster & Joseph Houston to distribute Sally Selby's share of her father, James Selb…
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County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 1:303
Book Number 6
Original Page Number JBR:342
Date of Court Session June 1800
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Rev. Samuel McMaster & Joseph Houston to distribute Sally Selby's share of her father, James Selby's, estate, at instance of Ephraim Wilson, Esq. attorney for John Tunnell, exe. of said James; mentions negro boy William, woman Amey, boy Nathan
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