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

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Record #2497 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number JP4:154
Probate Date 8/4/1829
Name of Deceased John Howard
Heirs Henry Lankford - friend
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will leaves in Lankford's hands Negro woman Sarah to be hired out for the term of 10 years from testator's decease and after that to be free. Negro Sam to be hired out until he arrives at the age of 35 and then to be free.

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