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

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Record #1411 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 Nancy B. Harrington - granddaughter (daughter of Nathan Harrington & Sarah Ann Harringnton, his wife)
Abstract my negro girl Harriot to serve her as a slave until 12/31/1874 and then after that time to be free. Harriot shall serve my daughter Sarah Ann Harrington until my said granddaughter shall have arrived to age of 16 and after that to serve my granddaughter to time specified 12/31/1874

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