Record #3785 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County	Dorchester
Folio Number	THH 1:38
Probate Date	9/7/1846 will written 6/6/1846
Name of Deceased	George M. Traverse
Heirs	Meshack Traverse - brother
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will	to have testator's Negro boy Ellick to serve him until he arrives at age 30 and then to be free.

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