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

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Record #592 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Lecato, John
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) 31 March 1840/24 Nov 1845
Abstract To my brother Nathaniel B. Lecato $1,300 & lend him Negro boy George until George is age 34 & then to be free & one girl Esther until she is age 30 & then to be free. To brother Littleton K. LeCato Negro boy Harry until he is age 34 & then to be free. ...It is the duty of my three brothers (Nathaniel B., Littleton K. &William R.)...& take care of Negro women Tabby & Rachel.
Main Source Reference Will 1828-1846 w, p. 561.

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