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

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Record #1857 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Caroline
Liber:Folio JR B:241
Date of Will (Written) 3/17/1794
Probate Date 4/4/1794
Name of Deceased/Testator James Cook, doctor
Heirs/Legatee Negroes
Abstract to have their freedom in the following manner: Kate to be free immediately; Denton to be free in 4 years from the date of the will; and all the rest, Hester, Beck, Rose, Francis, Jonathan, Harriett - all to be free when they arrive at the age of 34 years

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