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

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Record #901 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Silverthorn, Robert C.
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) 13 Mar 1823/28 Mar 1825
Abstract to my half-sister Charlotte Slocomb the use of my Negro man John 10 years & then to be free from slavery. To half-sister Ann Slocomb the use of my Negro man Abner 5 years & then he to be free from slavery.
Main Source Reference 1825-26 w&c, p. 173

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