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

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Record #704 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings (Volumes 1-3), 1780-1832

County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 3:119
Book Number
Original Page Number MH24:254-256 1820-1822
Date of Court Session October 1821
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record George Hayward & William Quinton to view estate of Edward Stevens, in care of Levin Pollett, guardian; before John P. Slemaker: report; land belonging to heirs of John Stevens; mentions Hamilton Bayly; land purchased of John audrey, now occupied by Levin Roberts; 'tract, 'Acquintico Savannah', lot in New Town occupied by Sally Veasey, purchased by John Stevens, deceased, at sheriff's sale; tract, 'Cowley' occupied by Negro Philip Morea; 1/2 acre occupied by Negro Morea & claimed by her during life in leau of a privilege left her by William Stevens, deceased & verbally granted her by John Stevens, deceased; land in Somrset Co. occupied by Thomas M. Hargis; land occupied by Mrs. Bayly; mentions widow.

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