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

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Record #298 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings (Volumes 1-3), 1780-1832

County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 2:165
Book Number 11
Original Page Number MH7:339-343 1806-1809
Date of Court Session April 1808
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record William Holland, Jun., & William Aydelott to distribute estate of Joshua Sturgis, in hands of Robert Cluff & Joanna, his wife, adms.; before Benj. Aydelott: inventory: negroes Jacob, Job, Moses, John, Rose, Priss, Bett, Pegg; increase includes Leah 5 yo, Rachel 4 yo, Custis 1 yo; daughter Leah Sturgis is dead: 1) to Robert Cluff & wife; negroes Jacob, Bett, Leah; list 2) to Jno. Cluff & wife daughter Sally Sturgis' share; Job, John, Priss, Custis; list. 3) to Nancy Sturgis, daughter; Moses, Peggy, Rachel, Rose; list.

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