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

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Record #2447 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 6:65
Date of Will (Written) 5/2/1778
Probate Date 5/13/1778
Name of Deceased/Testator Nathan Beswick
Heirs/Legatee Nathan Beswick & Sarah Beswick - wife
Abstract Nathan, to receive silver watch and 100 pounds in lie of negroes. Wife Sarah to receive 250 pounds in lieu of negroes but if she is with child then the child to have 125 pounds of money left to her.

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