Record #1410 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County	Talbot
Liber:Folio	JHH10:275
Date of Will (Written)	2/19/1847
Probate Date	6/9/1857
Name of Deceased/Testator	Thomas Bruff
Heirs/Legatee	Thomas Bruff - son
Abstract	my negro girl Laura to serve as a slave until 12/31/1871 and then and after that time to be free

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