Record #1193 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886 - Enduring Connections

County	Talbot
Liber:Folio	JP9:240
Date of Will (Written)	9/22/1842
Probate Date	10/11/1842
Name of Deceased/Testator	Absolom Thompson
Heirs/Legatee	Anthony Thompson - brother
Abstract	to have all the income of tetator's servants for the term of 5 years for thepurpose of paying testator's debts

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