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

Record Detail

Record #758 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Phillips, John Sr.
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) 15 Mar 1843/30 Oct 1848
Abstract My slaves George, Scipio, Robert, William, James, Margaret, Winey, Rachel, Louisa, Pheby & Betty & the future increase of all the females shall be free immediately after my death & each one is to receive $25 to them jointly all my land lying to the eastward of the neck road for their homes forever, which is to be used by them in common.
Main Source Reference 1846-82 w, p. 52

If you are citing this record, please use the following format:

[Author (if known)], Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860, [Date (if known)], Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.

Pinned records can be viewed at any time by clicking the More menu in the top right corner of the page, then selecting My Pinned Records.