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

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Record #692 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Nock, Elijah
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) 15 Mar 1848/26 Mar 1849
Abstract I set free my Negro men John, Arthur, Esau & Nat & my Negro women Amy, Esther & Arritter. My old Negro man Major & old woman Sophiah to be in the care of my brother George Nock & he to support them. Negro boys George Andre, Charles Sr & Charles Jr to be free after serving my brother George Nock until 1 Jan 1868.
Main Source Reference 1846-82 w, p. 63

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