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

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Record #1170 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JP9:169
Date of Will (Written) 2/27/1839
Probate Date 7/10/1840
Name of Deceased/Testator Francis Weyman
Heirs/Legatee Thomas Weyman - son
Abstract to have Negroes Emeline Johnson and her daughter until they arrive at age 25 and then to be free. Also as condition of keeping them he is to pay Milkey Ellen (Bridges - testator's granddaughter) the sum of $8 per year during the time of their service and should he refuse, then to be Milkey Ellen's property.

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