| County | Talbot |
|---|---|
| Liber:Folio | JB4:3 |
| Date of Will (Written) | 7/9/1783 |
| Probate Date | 8/30/1785 |
| Name of Deceased/Testator | Ann Harwood, widow of Bozman Harwood |
| Heirs/Legatee | Negroes: Sam, McCabe, Hannah, Doll, Perry |
| Abstract | "...from principle of Justice & conciencious persuation that none of the Human Specied be them of what coulour or Nation whatsoever out to be held in Perpetual Slvery... "instructs executor to manumit the Negroes when they come of age - Sam & Mccabe to be free in 5 yrs., Hannah & Doll to be free at age of 20 & Perry to be free at age of 21 & to be free of all slavery. |
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