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

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Record #1174 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Wise, Sarah
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) Not Dated/20 Sep 1856
Abstract My colored woman Rissy, when she becomes disabled, shall be supported & kindly taken care of by my son Henry & as long as Samuel, free colored man, shall conduct himself well & desire to rent the premises whereon he at present resides, that the same privileges shall be extended to him.
Main Source Reference 1846-82 w, p. 240

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