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

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Record #1104 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JP8:479
Date of Will (Written) ? 1831
Probate Date 1/12/1832
Name of Deceased/Testator Dr Nicholas Hammond of Saint Aubin
Heirs/Legatee Negroes
Abstract David, William, George (now in possession of James Lloyd Chamberlaine) to be freed 12/31/1834 on the condition that at their time of freedom migrate to the Colony of Liberia, if they refuse, to remain slaves. Hector - servant living in city of Baltimore - to have his freedom on the condition that he show "good deportment and ability and qualification to sustain himself." Betsy - servant of family - to have her freedom.

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