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

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Record #709 from Abstracts of Maryland County Land Records, 1769-1803

State Maryland
County Worcester
Liber: Folio I:90
Date (written/recorded) 7/18/1770 5/12/1772
Grantor: Grantee
Abstract Bond of Obligation. Mary Watts (widow of Charles Watts) is bound unto Charles Watts (son and heir of Charles Watts) and Rebeckah Dickinson (daughter of Mary Watts) in the sum of 500 pounds Sterling Money of Great Britain. One of the conditions is regarding if Mary Watts remarries and her dower rights. Mary also confirms and give to Charles Watts alnd Rebecka Dickenson - her Negro wench Judah and child Meallea. In case Charles dies without issue, the Negroes will be given to her daughter. Mary reserves the use of the Negroes for her lifetime.

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