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

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Record #1065 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Watson, Arthur
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) 14 Apr 1819/28 Jun 1819
Abstract My Negro man Joe shall have his freedom at my death by paying my estate $1. Also my boy Harry shallhave his freedom at age 30, now he is 16, he shall serve my daughter Milcah Nock until then. Lottey, Rachel, Leah & Elsey shall have their freedom at age 40. Leah to serve daughter Milcah Nock until then, Rachel to serve grandson Arthur Watson until then & if he dies without issue before then, she is to serve Milky Nock. Elsey to serve grandson Gillet Watson until then & if he dies without issue before then, she to serve Milky Nock. Lotty to serve wife Polly Polly Watson. Nicey to be free at my death.
Main Source Reference 1818-19 w&c, p. 373

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