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

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Record #2907 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 8:171
Date of Will (Written) 12/7/1802
Probate Date 12/22/1802
Name of Deceased/Testator James Eccliston
Heirs/Legatee Negroes Elijah and Benjamin
Abstract boy Elijah aged 15 and boy Benjamin aged 12 to serve until 32 after which time to be free

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