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

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Record #2316 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Caroline
Liber:Folio WAF A:351
Date of Will (Written) 3/13/1845
Probate Date 6/10/1845
Name of Deceased/Testator Anna Statia Rhodes
Heirs/Legatee Negroes
Abstract Maria Jane and Martha shall be free at testatrix's decease. Alexander son of Maria bequeathed to Maria and to be free at age 21. Remainder of Negroes to be free at testatrix's decease. Negro Ned to have 1 cow and calf, 4 hoggs and 3 barrels of corn. Robert to have 1 cow and and calf, and 3 barrels of corn. Kitty to have 1 bed and furniture being the same that testatrix is at present lying on, bureau, table. Maria ato have 1 bed and furniture, 1 table, 4 hogs, 3 barrels of corn and to divide all of testatrix's chairs w/ Washington. Jane to have 1 bed and furniture and 1 table. Amy to have 4 hogs and 3 barrels of corn. Washington, robert and Ned each to have acres of land.

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