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

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Record #792 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JP7:16
Date of Will (Written) 2/1/1813
Probate Date 3/2/1813
Name of Deceased/Testator James Parratt
Heirs/Legatee Frances Parratt - wife
Abstract Negro woman Betty to serve 6 years from testator's decease & then to be free. Negro girl Nelly to serve 12 years & then to be free. Negro girl Emaline to serve 20 years & then to be free.

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