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

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Record #1016 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Twiford, Revell Sr.
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) 11 Mar 1828/25 Dec 1837 (partly)/29 Jan 1838 (fully)
Abstract My man Frank, after my death, provided he will leave the state of Virginia, to be emancipated & if he does not prefer to leave I give him to my heirs. My wife should take Milly & her children for her dower, provided she will take them & not interfere with my Negroes Moses & the increase of Maria.
Main Source Reference 1828-46 w, p. 269

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