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

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Record #91 from Instruments of Freedom, Deeds and Wills of Emancipation Northampton County, Virginia 1782 to 1864

Page 90
Name of Enslaver William Simkins
Document type Will
Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People [continued from previous line] Ben born 8 April 1777, Sam b 14 Dec 1786, Esther b 10 Mary 1787, George b 13 Apr 1789, Ibby b May 1792, Andrew b on or before 1738, Virginia b on or before 1757, James b on or before 1743, Tilpha b on or before 1753, Mizeah b on or before 1737. At Court for Norhampton Co. 10th Dec 1793. Will proved by oaths of James Lyon, William Hallett & James Travis witnesses; upon motion of Arthur Simkins & John Simkins Exers. appointed & given bond with Security. Northampton Co. Book of Wills & Inventories No. 29 pg 256
Date 10 Dec 1793

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