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

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Record #1226 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JP9:306
Date of Will (Written) 4/15/1839
Probate Date 4/20/1844
Name of Deceased/Testator Catherine Benson
Heirs/Legatee Ann Maria Townsend - wife of William Townsend
Abstract to have Negro woman Matilda to serve until she arrives at age 27 and then to be free

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