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

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Record #2013 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Caroline
Liber:Folio JR C:84
Date of Will (Written) 6/1/1805
Probate Date 8/13/1805
Name of Deceased/Testator James Morgan
Heirs/Legatee Tina Morgan - wife
Abstract to have Negro man Jack, Negro woman Rachel and her child Sidney for the time that Rachel has to serve and her child likewise - for the support and maintenance of testator's children. Should widow remarry before youngest child comes of age 16, that the said Negros are to be hired out for the use of the three youngest children and the said Negroes are over and above widow's dower.

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