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

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Record #1415 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JHH10:287
Date of Will (Written) 12/3/1857
Probate Date 12/7/1857
Name of Deceased/Testator Job W. Cryer
Heirs/Legatee Negroes John, Mary, Thomas Anthony and Mary
Abstract all the rest and residue of my estate, after payment of debts, cost, charges, and legacy made to my brother Jessee. The amount to be invested safely and properly by my executor (Edward M. Hardcastle) and interest collected annually and paid to them; share & share alike. In event of death of either John, Mary, Thomas Anthony or Mary, the interest of deceased to be equally distributed among those remaining.

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