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

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Record #38 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JB3:21
Date of Will (Written) 12/24/1775
Probate Date 12/15/1777
Name of Deceased/Testator Isaac Dixon
Heirs/Legatee Asst Negroes
Abstract Dick, Rose, Ned, Toney, Rachel, Sue, Sal - all to have their freedom on day of testator's decease. Silvia aged 14 to be free at age 18. Charles 12 yo to be free at 21 yo. Tom aged ? yo to be free at age 21. Diana aged 6 to be free at 18 yo. Esther aged 5 to be free at 18 yo. Mingo aged 8 mos to be free at 21 yo. Daniel aged 6 mos to be free at 21 yo. Darkish aged 7 mos to be free at 18 yo. Ben aged 9 to be free at 21 yo. Gola Jem aged 5 to be free at 21 yo. Memory aged 7 to be free at 18 yo. Jacob aged 3 to be free at 21 yo. Henny aged 1 to be free at 18 yo.

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