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

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Record #610 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Major, John
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) 29 July 1800/29 Sept 1800
Abstract … Also to Margaret Fosque during her life Negroes Lighty, Acum, Jenny, Rody, & Scarburgh & their increases from this time to my granddaughters Elizabeth & Sarah Fosque. … To daughter Rachel Lewis Negroes Thomas, Asy, Betty & Milly. To Levin Lewis Negro man Frank upon paying £50 to my extr. ... To daughter M. Fox Negro boy Walter. ...My Negro woman Agnes to have her choice to serve which of my daughters she thinks proper. My Negro woman Tabitha to be free, but to be supported by Margaret Fosque & live with the family.
Main Source Reference Will 1800-1804 w&c, p. 32.

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