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

Record Detail

Record #88 from Virginia Coroner's Inquisitions for Accomack County (1806-1873) and Northampton County (1728-1868) (Library of Virginia African American Narratives project)

File Name _0003_0008_0001-0002
First Name Esther
Middle Name
Surname
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Date 1846-01-26
Physical Description black
Age
Gender F
Status slave
Owner First Name Selby
Owner Surname Lilliston
Cause of Death came to her death by severe burns caused by her dress accidentally taking fire
Cause of Death (Additional) accidental injury
Additional Slave Names
Additional Free Black Names
EAD http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=lva/vi05001.xml
Processor's Notes
Locality Accomack County
Source Accomack County Coroners' Inquisitions, 1806-1873

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