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

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Record #651 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Mears, Armstead
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) 15 Aug 1810/27 Nov 1810
Abstract To nephew Armstead Joynes a Negro boy Arthur & if nephew dies, then to my daughter Sally Mears. Also to Sally Mears the remainder. Negro slaves Solomon, Philips, Allas & Violet shall be paid annually by my daughter Sally Mears or her guardian the value of their labors according to the judgement of daughter Sally or her guardian.
Main Source Reference 1809-12 w&c, p. 279

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