| County | Talbot |
|---|---|
| Liber:Folio | JHH10:261 |
| Date of Will (Written) | 3/9/1852 |
| Probate Date | 2/16/1857 |
| Name of Deceased/Testator | Martha Ray |
| Heirs/Legatee | Martha Ann McQuay - wife of John R. McQuay |
| Abstract | my negro woman Henny aged about 24 yrs and my negro girl Susan aged about 14 yrs. Henny also bound as security for payments to be made to testator's daughter Hester Ann Ray by Martha until sum of $300 is paid. Slave for life; not to be sold out of state of Mryland unless guilty of some crime against laws of the state. |
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