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

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Record #2164 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Caroline
Liber:Folio JR C:486
Date of Will (Written) 4/18/1820
Probate Date 3/5/1824
Name of Deceased/Testator Mary Hicks
Heirs/Legatee Giles Hicks - nephew
Abstract to have Negro lad Joe aged 16 in May 1820 - to serve him until he arrives at age of 25 and then to be free. Codicil to will: bequest of Negro boy Joseph after decease of Betsy Banning Hicks to be considered null and void and Negro Joseph to be given to nephew James Hicks until he arrives at age of 25 and then to be free.

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