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

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Record #981 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 Negroes
Abstract Hester - to be free in 6 yrs. John (son of Polly) to bed free in 20 yrs. Jim (son of Polly) to be free in 18 yrs. Solomon (son of Polly) to be free in 28 yrs. Joe (son of Polly) to be free in 28 yrs. Maria (daughter of Polly) to be free in 28 yrs. Ann (daughter of Polly) to be free in 25 yrs. Isaac to be free in 12 yrs. Niece to be free in 22 yrs.Eliza (daughter of Flora) to be free in 20 yrs. Ennalls to be free in 26 yrs. Sam to be free in 31 yrs. Rachel to be free in 21 yrs. Charlotte to be free 24 yrs. Cesar to be free in 9 yrs. Timothy to be free in 6 yrs. Yellow Bill to be free in 22 yrs. Tom to be free 30 yrs., Milky to be free in 12 yrs. Harriett (daughter of Milky) to be free 28 yrs. Dianna to be free 16 yrs.Cesar, Jr to be free in 30 yrs. Biner to be free in 33 yrs. Emeline to be free in 30 yrs. Mary (daughter of Dianna) to be free in 30 yrs.

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