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

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Record #202 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings (Volumes 1-3), 1780-1832

County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 2:99
Book Number 9
Original Page Number 1804-1805:148-150
Date of Court Session February 1805
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record John Cottingham & William Corbin to distribute estae of Capt. Levin Townsend, in hands of George Miles, adm.; 1) to John Corbin & Eliza, his wife: negro boy James; mentions William Corbin, James Brodwatter, John C. Bacon. 2) to Eleanor Townsend: negro boy Harry 3) to Maria, Jane, Sally & Matilda Townsend: remainder of estate; above will give refund if Peter & wife claim widow's thirds.

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