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

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Record #771 from Abstracts of Maryland County Land Records, 1769-1803

State Maryland
County Worcester
Liber: Folio K:232
Date (written/recorded) 12/28/1779
Grantor: Grantee
Abstract Mary Atkinson; for and in consideration of the natural love and affection that she has for Laurance Howarth, Sarah Howarth an Mary Scott; gives to them the following Negroes: Laurence is give Negro man Named Limas. Sarah is given Negro boy named George. Ann is given Negro girl named Chloe. Mary is given Negro girl named Rose. These Negroes to be given at the death of the said Mary Atkinson provided she has no living issue.

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