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

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Record #1082 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Wessells, Ephraim Sr.
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) 26 Oct 1842/28 Nov 1842
Abstract To daughter Margaret A. Wessells my Negro girl Mary & her increase until she arrives at age 55, at which time I set her free. To daughter Hetty C. Wessells my Negro girl Sarah & her increase until she arrives at age 55, at which time I set her free. To daughter Adeline W. Wessells my Negro girl Leah & her increase until she arrives at age 55, at which time I set her free. To wife Shady Wessells...the unexpired time of service of my Negro boy Nehemiah.
Main Source Reference 1828-46 w, p. 458

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