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

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Record #2291 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Caroline
Liber:Folio WAF A:232
Date of Will (Written) 12/30/1836
Probate Date 7/17/1837
Name of Deceased/Testator Daniel Richardson
Heirs/Legatee Catherine Richardson - wife
Abstract to have Negroes Jack alias John, Betty, Sarah and her 2 children Julia and Horiss, and all of Sarah's increase to be slaves for life and to be "treated kindly humanely and to be made comfortable while they live"

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