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

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Record #1187 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JP9:209
Date of Will (Written) 5/11/1841
Probate Date 6/23/1841
Name of Deceased/Testator Elizabeth Denny
Heirs/Legatee William L. Lowery - son & Sarah L. Ridgaway - daughter (wife of Henry Ridgaway)
Abstract William to have Negroes Mary born 10/6/1814, Solomon born 8/26/1820, Louisa born 7/8/1825 and Ellen born 5/3/1823 - to have until they arrive at age 33 aamd tjem tp be free. Sarah to have negroes: Lucretia born 9/17/1816, Charlotte born 10/6/1818, Joseph born 9/27 1827, William Henry 12/30/1839 and Milly now 6 yo and all to be free when they arrive at the age of 33.

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