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

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Record #2932 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 8:246
Date of Will (Written) 2/2/1804
Probate Date 3/12/1805
Name of Deceased/Testator William Pearce
Heirs/Legatee Mary Pearce - daughter
Abstract negro woman Phebe with her 2 children Mariah and Caroline and negro girl Hester. Phebe to be free in 7 years, Hester to be free in 10 years and 2 negro children of Phebe at age 27.

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