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

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Record #688 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JP6:253
Date of Will (Written) 10/14/1807
Probate Date 5/16/1809
Name of Deceased/Testator Elizabeth Browning
Heirs/Legatee Negro woman Ann (now 21 yo)
Abstract to serve daughter Elizabeth for term of 3 years "on account of raising her children enough to put out" - to be freed in 7 years. Mary to have Ann's child named Joe (4 yo) to serve her until he arrives at age 31 & then to be free

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