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

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Record #346 from Abstracts From the Land Records of Caroline County, Maryland

County Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range G 1799 - 1801
Page Number 158
Document Dates 12 May 1800 - 4 July 1800
Abstract Mary Clayton to Charles, John Solomon and Wm. Clayton - in consideration of her affection and the payment to her of five shillings each - all her estate, real & personal reserving for herself for life. Refers to land, livestock and other items. To her son Charles Clayton: negro boy William, age 11. to sons John, Solomon and Wm. Clayton: negro man Tom, abt. 38; negro boy Thomas, abt 15; negro girl Till, 8; negro woman Ibbe, age 20, negro woman Nan, age 17; negro girl Jinny, abt 12; negro boy Isaac, abt. 5; negro girl Violet, 8; negro boy Elijah, abt. 2: negro man Abraham, abt 33.

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