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

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Record #944 from Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860

County Accomack
Name Stringer, John
Date (written/proved/probated or recorded) 26 Mary 1806/30 Sep 1806
Abstract to wife the use of part of my Negroes until my son Archibald Goddin comes to 21 or marries, then a division should take place between my wife & 5 children (Sally, Archibald, Mary Ann, Margaret Teakle, Kendol) until all come of age [6 names]. My wife to have use of my other 4 children's part until they come to age or marry to support them.
Main Source Reference 1804-06 w&c, p. 672

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