| County | Somerset |
|---|---|
| Folio Number | JP5:130 |
| Probate Date | 3/9/1847 |
| Name of Deceased | John Howard |
| Heirs | William Broughton - friend |
| Black Individuals Mentioned in Will | Named exec;utor & instructed that "If it should please God to prolong my life til after the death of my father and he should as he has often told me he intended to do so, bequeath me his negro manArnold..." Arnold is not to be sold but to be hired out until the youngest of testator's children comes of age and the proceeds of his hire used for educating and raising the children. |
If you are citing this record, please use the following format:
[Author (if known)], Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919, [Date (if known)], Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.
Pinned records can be viewed at any time by clicking the More menu in the top right corner of the page, then selecting My Pinned Records.