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

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Record #941 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JP8:12
Date of Will (Written) 3/23/1821
Probate Date 8/6/1821
Name of Deceased/Testator Peter Denny
Heirs/Legatee Negroes
Abstract Nathan to have his freedom at age 21 (6 yo). Violet (daughter of Betty) to have her freedom at age 18 (age 1). Both Nathan & Violet are bequeathed to their mother Betty.

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