Record #1866 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886 - Enduring Connections

County	Caroline
Liber:Folio	JR B:260
Date of Will (Written)	10/6/1794
Probate Date	12/17/1794
Name of Deceased/Testator	Nancy Downes
Heirs/Legatee	Hokkins Downes - brother
Abstract	to have Negro girl Fan about 15 years and 9 months old - to have until she arrives to the age of 28 and then to be free. Also to have Negro girl Eve aged 9 years and 6 months to be free at the age of 18. Should Eve have any children then they are to serve Hawkins until - if a male - the age of 21 and if a female, to the age of 18. to have Negro boy Stephen aged 5 years 5 months to serve until he arrives at the age of 20 years and then to be free

If you are citing this record, please use the following format:

[Author (if known)], Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886, [Date (if known)], Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.