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

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Record #476 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JP5:352
Date of Will (Written) 12/15/1799
Probate Date 2/25/1800
Name of Deceased/Testator Jonathan Sherwood
Heirs/Legatee Negroes James, Mariah, Daniel, & rachel
Abstract males to be free at age 25 & females to be free at age 21

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