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

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Record #648 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Matthews, William Sr.
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) 9 Oct 1824/29 Jan 1827
Abstract To my Negro man James & also to my men Levi & John their freedom at my death provided they remain with my heirs until the Christmas after my death.
Main Source Reference 1826-28 w&c., p. 178

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