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

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Record #1267 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JP9:400
Date of Will (Written) 7/18/1846
Probate Date 8/18/1846
Name of Deceased/Testator Robert Smith
Heirs/Legatee Eliza Smith - sister
Abstract to hire out testator's Negro men Perry & Lingo and let them keep 1/2 of their earnings yearly and the balance of their wages to constitute a fund for them should they become sick or other wise unable to earn their own support

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