| 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 | Negroes in codicil of will dated 2/9/1856 |
| Abstract | codicil due to increase of negro property not provided in original will: servant woman Henny had child James aged about 3 yrs and Negro woman Susan had child now aged about 2 mos named Martin. James to go to Martha Ann McQuary, daughter. Boy Marten to go to Martha Elizabeth Whaley - granddaughter, wife of William H. Whaley. Negro woman Henny (bequeathed to daughter Martha Ann McQuay) is now pregnant, I bequeath the child unto said daughter Martha Ann McQuay. |
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