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Record #2028 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Caroline
Liber:Folio JR C:109
Date of Will (Written) 7/29/1806
Probate Date 9/26/1806
Name of Deceased/Testator John Carmean
Heirs/Legatee Eleanor Carmean - wife
Abstract to have Negro girl Maria for her natural life and after her decease Maria to be sold and the profits divided among all children w/ the above exception (Chania McGuire - testator's daughter). All testator's Negroes be sold w/in 12 months after testator's decease and money to be divided among testator's children.

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