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

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Record #1172 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 Negroes
Abstract to be free when they arrive at the age of 25 years w/ the exception of Rebecca Green who is left to testator's son Thomas and to serve 2 years before being free and should she have any children during that time they are to be free at age 25. Emeline Johnson 16 yo to serve 9 yrs. Mary daughter of Emeline 1 1/2 yo to be free at 25. Harriet Thomas 12 yo or 13 to be free at 25. Henry Denby 10 yo to be free at age 25.

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