| Name (Slaveowner) | Leonard, Ebenezer, dec'd Wailes, William H Tilghman, James |
|---|---|
| Name (Enslaved person) | _Leah |
| Additional Information | Leonard was owner of girl Leah & by his will she to be held in servitude for 28 yrs from his death & then to be free. Leonard died 3 Sep 1826 & Wailes is entitled to Leah's servitude by marriage with Sarah Anne, one of Ebenezer's daughters. Wailes sells terms of servitude of Leah to James Tilghman (resident of WO) for $250 for term of 18 yrs until 1 Sep 1854 & then she to be free |
| Document Date | 1836 Jun 4 |
| County | Worcester |
| Liber | JCH 3 |
| Folio | 258 |
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