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

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Record #816 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JP7:141
Date of Will (Written) 12/-/1813
Probate Date 1/6/1814
Name of Deceased/Testator James Sherwood
Heirs/Legatee Negroes
Abstract Charles to be freed at end of 3 yrs after testator's decease. Darky to be freed immediately after testator's decease. Sarah to be free at age 41. Charles -son of Sarah- to be freed at age of 34. Nan to be freed at age 33. Cato to be freed at age 35. Sam to be freed at age of 35. George to be freed at age 35.

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