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

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Record #252 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Custis, Elizabeth A.P.
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) 11 March 1848/24 April 1848
Abstract To my son John Custis …also Negro girl Caty until she arrives age 30 when she is to be free. To son Thomas E.C. Custis (under age)…& Negro boy Henry until he arrives at age 35. to my two sons John & Thomas my Negro man John with the provision that he not be sold, but be hired out & the proceeds to them & should John become infirm & need supprt, then my two sons to support him jointly. ...To Hetty Harmon...Two young Negroes Henry (age 7) & Caty (age 6) to my sons John & Thomas & then to be free at ages 35 & 30...and paid $20 each.
Main Source Reference Will, 1846-18882 w, p.41.

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