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Record #3029 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County	Kent
Liber:Folio	9:96
Date of Will (Written)	8/6/1806
Probate Date	3/22/1810
Name of Deceased/Testator	Isabella Pearce
Heirs/Legatee	Ann Pearce - niece
Abstract	negro boy called Will or William also son of Hannah born Jan 20, 1797 to serve until he is 25.

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