| 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 |
| Abstract | Woman Emaline to serve 16 yrs from 1st of January 1843 & then to be free. Child Sarah catherine to serve 18 yrs from 1st of January & then to be free. Child Rachel Jane to serve 29 years fro 1st of January 1843 & then to be free. The issue of all testator's Negro women tobe free at the age of 30. Joshua & Draper to serve until the time of expiration as expressed in teh will of testator's faterh. Man Allen toserve 12 years from the 1st of January 1843 & then to be free. Man Alfred to serve 16 yrs from 1st of January 1843 & then to be free. |
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