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

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Record #736 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JP6:351
Date of Will (Written) 9/-/1808
Probate Date 12/10/1810
Name of Deceased/Testator John Coats
Heirs/Legatee Negro man Oliver (at Mr. Bennett Wheeler's)
Abstract to remain one year longer in service w/ Negro Sam in order to settle all debts. On reconsideration from the long term of servie - exonerates him from the tax

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