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

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Record #189 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Burton, Sarah P.
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) 20 Dec 1839/30 March 1840
Abstract To my Negro man Levi & woman Esther his freedom on the next New Years day after my death. To my boy Colly his freedom when he reaches age 30 . My children shall agree to discharge the freedom of my 3 Negroes as above named or be excluded form all rights in any part of my property...
Main Source Reference Will 1828-46 w, p. 349

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