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

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Record #2290 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Caroline
Liber:Folio WAF A:219
Date of Will (Written) 9/20/1833
Probate Date 3/14/1837
Name of Deceased/Testator John Barcus
Heirs/Legatee Negroes
Abstract Henry Sings to be free 12 years from 1st of January 1834. sophia Negro woman to be free at the end of 12 years from 1st of January 1834. Margaret Ann Tolson, Negro girl, to have her freedom when she arrives at age 25 and is at present 5 years of age 24th of April last. Negro boy Jack to have his freedom at the end of 12 years from 1st of January 1834.

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