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

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Record #982 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JP8:189
Date of Will (Written) 6/21/1823
Probate Date 7/22/1823
Name of Deceased/Testator Patrick McQuay
Heirs/Legatee Negroes
Abstract Henny to be free at testator's decease. Dolly (daughter of Henny) to be free at 18 yo. James (son of Henny) to be free at 21 yo. Isaac (son of Henny), to be free at 21 yo & all children to be in care of their mother. Minty & Stephen to be free at testator's decease. Minter & Nelso to be free in 1832. Joseph to be free in 1836. Henry (son of Minta) to be free 1845. all the above to be in care of nephews Tristram Faulkner & John McQuay.

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