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

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Record #1019 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Twiford, Wiley Jones
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) 20 Jan 1815/24 Jun 1816
Abstract My slaves Thomas Hatton & Peggy his wife be immediately free. To my sister Henritta Twiford my slave Maria Hatton until Maria arrives at age 21, at which time she is to be free. To Zipporah Rodgers, daughter of John & Polly Rodgers, my Negro girl Amy Hatton until Amy arrives at 21, which time she shall be free. To Harriet H.Twiford, daughter of Purnell O. & Eliza Twiford, my Negro girl Esther until Esther arrives to 21, at which she shall be set free.
Main Source Reference 2826-27 ez7v, p. 29

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