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

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Record #763 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JP6:412
Date of Will (Written) 12/4/1811
Probate Date 1/6/1812
Name of Deceased/Testator William Brown
Heirs/Legatee Harriett - Negro woman (purchased from Henry Martin)
Abstract to be free 1/1/1820 & should she have any increase while still in servitude then the males are to be free at age 25 & females at 21

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