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

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Record #632 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings (Volumes 1-3), 1780-1832

County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 3:67
Book Number
Original Page Number MH23:553 1816-1820
Date of Court Session March 1819
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record Joshua Prideaux & John Sturgis to distribute negroes from estate of William Dale, in hands of Sarah Dale, exe. heirs; 1/3 to Sarah Dale, whidow (sic); shares to Charles G. Dale, William J. M. Dale, Betsey Dale & Sarah Dale. Distribution: to Sarah Dale: negroes Southy (54 yo), Jesse (41 yo), Lanta (31 yo), Peter (2 yo), Pleasant (80 yo), Margaret (66 yo). to Betsey Dale: Isaac (21 yo), Nicey (19 yo), & her child Esther, Margaret (7 yo). to Sally Dale: Luke (39 yo), Mary (19 yo), Gatty (17 yo) Account of property left in hands of exe. for paying debts and raising legacy for Willima J. M. Dale; mentions negro Martha (27 yo).

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