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

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Record #325 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings (Volumes 1-3), 1780-1832

County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 2:183
Book Number 11
Original Page Number MH7:457-458 1806-1809
Date of Court Session February 1809
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record William McGrigor & Edward Briddle to distribute negroes from estate of Thomas Gray, Sen., as are not legacied, negro Leah excepted (she in possession of John Lane, title in dispute); before James Law: report: 1) to Elizabeth Gray, the widow: Nocker 56 yo, Isaac 22 yo, George 22 yo, Rachel 38 yo, Peggy 13 yo 2) to heirs of Sally Lane, wife of John; Sam 52 yo, Brista 21 yo,m Hannah 6 yo 3) to Eliza White, daughter of Martha White; Sam 35 yo, Abner 8 yo, Jude 42 yo Guardian of Eliza White to pay Elizabeth Gray $28.33; heirs of Sally Lane, her son Thomas excepted, due $3.33.

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