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

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Record #2934 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 William Pearce -son
Abstract negro man Cuff and negro man James and negro woman Mary: they are to be free at end of one year. Cuff and James to receive 5 lbs and a good suit of working clothes. Negro woman Jenny and her son Ezekial. Jenny to be free in 5 years and Ezekial shall be free at 27.

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