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

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Record #558 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Kellam, John Sr.
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) 11 July 1806/29 Feb 1808/25 July 1808
Abstract … To daughter Peggy, wife of Thomas Bagwell, my three Negroes China, Isaac & Leah. To granddaughter Ann Bagwell Kellam 2 Negroes Levin & Ibby & all the children she may have & Negro girl Patience. … To grandson Jesse, son of Jesse, my Negro man William & also... To granddaughter Peggy, the daughter of my son Jesse, my Negro girl Esther.
Main Source Reference Will, 1806-1809 w&c, p. 601.

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