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

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Record #1384 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JHH10:225
Date of Will (Written) 2/22/1855
Probate Date 5/11/1855
Name of Deceased/Testator Ann Neavitt
Heirs/Legatee Negroes
Abstract I will and bequesath that my slaves, male and females shall be free on their arrival at the age of 35 years they & their issues and that my children shall, on their arrival at the aforesaid age, give them their freedom papers accordingly

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