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

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Record #1381 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JHH10:220
Date of Will (Written) 1/6/1855
Probate Date 5/11/1855
Name of Deceased/Testator William Hambleton
Heirs/Legatee John R. Hambleton - son
Abstract my Negro woman Eliza and all her present children and future issue slaves for life. Also my Negro boy Wellson to serve him until the 1st day of June 1864 and then to be free and manumit. Also Negro boy Emory to serve him until first day of June 1873 and then to be free and manumit from all service

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