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

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Record #979 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JP8:175
Date of Will (Written) 2/20/1823
Probate Date 5/27/1823
Name of Deceased/Testator James Nabb
Heirs/Legatee George W. Nabb - son
Abstract small lot of ground cont. 15 acres where a "black man" Jim Waters now lives. Negro woman Sophia and her two sons John & Bill to serve him, 10, 27 and 30 years respectivley & then to be free. To have Polly.

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