| County | Talbot |
|---|---|
| Liber:Folio | JP9:5 |
| Date of Will (Written) | 4/18/1831 |
| Probate Date | 9/29/1832 |
| Name of Deceased/Testator | William Clark, merchant of Town of Easton |
| Heirs/Legatee | Negroes |
| Abstract | Mary Ann - aged about 12 to be free 1/1/1848. Maria aged about 12 to have her freedom 1/1/1840. Evelina, mother of the above named, now aged about 47 is over the age of manumission unlesss "she goes t Liberia" - if she is willing to go there or any other place which the Colonization Society may provide for Colored Person - should she be willing, then to be free at the expiration of 6 months after testator's decease. Perry aged about 10 to be free 1/1/1850 - Perry was previously manumitted by George W. Nabb and to be free 1/1/1863 but "I have therefor taken 13 years off the time he is bound to serve." |
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