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

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Record #777 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Poulson, James
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) 6 Oct 1834/27 Apr 1840
Abstract My children (Edmund J. Poulson, James B. Poulson & Robert J. Polson) to take care of my old man Solomon & let him live with the one he chooses& give him 1/3 of his worth a year & the same by old woman Keziah to b etaken good care of. My colored man Stephney to go free at 1840 & he & Joseph to be paid $10 each at their going away. My colored woman Palune to go free at my death & her increase at age 21 & Sharlotte to go free when her time of service is up with Westcott Kelly with all her increase at age 21. My colored woman Rosey to live after my death with which of my children she pleases.
Main Source Reference 1828-46 w, p. 354

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