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

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Record #2727 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 7:448
Date of Will (Written) 9/9/1792
Probate Date 8/11/1794
Name of Deceased/Testator John Ringgold of Chestertown
Heirs/Legatee Negroes
Abstract all my slaves that are age 30 should be free, and any under 30 to be set free when 30. My brothers James and William Ringgold will support any slaves who by sickness, old age or unavailable misfortune may be incapable of supporting themselves.

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