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

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Record #575 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Ker, Edward H.
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) 31 Jan 1826/27 Feb 1826
Abstract … to Edward Smith Snead during his life… my tract of land near Horn Town called Wolf Ridge at present occupied by Will Douglas free Negro… . Remainder except Negro George & Jack to friend Richard D. Bayly & Edward S. Snead. To friend Richard Bayly the services of my Negro boy Jack until he arrives at age 21 & to be free. to friend Edward S. Sneaqd the services of my Negro boy George until he arrives at age 21 & then he to be free.
Main Source Reference Will 1825-1826 w&c, p. 576.

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