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

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Record #1210 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JP9:266
Date of Will (Written) 11/19/1840
Probate Date 5/13/1843
Name of Deceased/Testator Anthony Banning
Heirs/Legatee Negroes
Abstract Parris to be free after testator's decease. George to be free 1st of January 1848 which is "four years longer than I formerly intended for him to serve in consequence of his disobedience". Sarah to serve until the 1st of January 1847. Ann to serve until the 1st of January 1850 Maria to serve until the 1st of January 1852. Horace to serve until the 1st of January 1855. William to serve until the 1st of January 1859. Amdanda to serve until the 1st of January 1860. All the issue of the above to be free when they arrive at the age of 30.

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