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

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Record #2019 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Caroline
Liber:Folio JR C:98
Date of Will (Written) 10/7/1805
Probate Date 2/14/1806
Name of Deceased/Testator James Bell
Heirs/Legatee Thomas Bell - brother
Abstract to have Negro man Jonathan for the term of 12 years at which time Jonathan is to be free and Thomas to pay each of testator's sisters the sum of 5 pounds annually out of the hire of Jonathan

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