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

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Record #171 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings (Volumes 1-3), 1780-1832

County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 2:72
Book Number 8
Original Page Number JBR9:247-249
Date of Court Session October 1803
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record John Cottingham & Thomas R. Handy to view estate of Samuel A. Milbourn, in care of Kitturah Milbourn, guardian; before Benjamin Dennis: report; mentions improvements in Massawadux on Pocomoke River; negro man Afraham, Leah 33 yo, James 16 yo, Henry 9 yo, Levin 9 yo, LInda 11 yo; improvements on forest place; improvements on plantation on the seaside; s00 acres on Carey's Creek (?) & binding on Pocomoke River & land near Mr. Bell's called "Wilderness" or "Desert"; widow's dower.

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