Record #1202 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886 - Enduring Connections

County	Talbot
Liber:Folio	JP9:252
Date of Will (Written)	10/9/1823
Probate Date	3/21/1843
Name of Deceased/Testator	Anna Maria Tilghman, widow - daughter of Matthew Tilghman deceased and relict of the late Colonel Teach Tilghman
Heirs/Legatee	Tench Tilghman Esq. - son-in-law
Abstract	Old Negroes to be divided w/ Elizabeth and are to be taken care of in their old age and for their natural lives

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