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

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Record #2269 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Caroline
Liber:Folio WAF A:163
Date of Will (Written) x
Probate Date 5/9/1835
Name of Deceased/Testator John Harris, son of William
Heirs/Legatee Levi Dukes - nephew
Abstract to hve Negro woman Sidney to serve for her life and her child Elizabeth to serve until she arrives at age 30 - now 5 months old. To have negro boy Benjamin to serve until he is of age 35 - now 3 years old. William to serve until he arrives at age 35 - now 4 years old. Adam to serve out his indenture.Lovis to be maintained out of the estate when she is past labor

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