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

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Record #586 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Laylor, Thomas (Freed by Severn Poulson)
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) 10 Sept 1839/30 Dec 1839
Abstract I, Thomas by Laylor, Colored man freed by my owner Severn Poulson… All my estate to my wife Leare by Chandler now [owned] by Mitchell Chandler to her for life or [until her] marriage or in case she should take Eaney or another man my will is that it may go to all my children at her death or marriage. To daughter Eader 1/3 of estate & balance to all my children beside [her].
Main Source Reference Will 1828-1846 w, p. 337.

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