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

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Record #2578 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 77:152
Date of Will (Written) 10/28/1786
Probate Date 11/15/1786
Name of Deceased/Testator Robert Peacock
Heirs/Legatee Richard Peacock - brother
Abstract 2 negro boys Phil and Tom during the following term: Phil for 9 years and Tom for 11 years. After the expiration of the term, they are to be hired out for 5 years and then to money to be given to them and they are to be set free.

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