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

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Record #1194 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

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 Negroes / servants
Abstract Servant Hanna to serve for 5 years from the 1st of January 1843 & then to be free. Negro woman Betsy to serve 12 years from 1st of January 1843 & then to be free. Negro woman Eliza to serve 14 years from 1st of January 1843 & then to be free. Negro woman Harriett to serve 14 years from 1st of January 1843 & then to be free. Negro woman Matilda to serve 14 years from 1st of January 1843 & then to be free.

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