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

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Record #3339 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 10:447
Date of Will (Written) 7/17/1826
Probate Date 8/12/1826
Name of Deceased/Testator James G. McClean
Heirs/Legatee Negroes
Abstract my negroes over 25 shall be free at my death and the others at 25. My real estate to be applied toward payment of my debts so as to make up deficiency and secure the the freedom of my negroes for I am anxious on the subject. John B. Eccleston trustee to make sure terms are carried out and to receive $150 to secur freedom of negro Vincent commonly called Vin and who belongs to the estate of Thomas Worrell deceased. Codicil to will 7/17/1826: the $100

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