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

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Record #1940 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Caroline
Liber:Folio JR B:414
Date of Will (Written) 4/15/1796
Probate Date 5/14/1798
Name of Deceased/Testator John Dawson
Heirs/Legatee Noah Dawson - son
Abstract Negro fellow Jacob - "who my son Noah sold without my approbation" on the condition that gives up all claim to Negroes that are the property of testator's widow, - should he not give up any claim then he is to pay the estate the sum of 45 pounds

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