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Record #3960 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County	Dorchester
Folio Number	THH 1:226
Probate Date	8/15/1853 will written 4/21/1851
Name of Deceased	Anne M. Byus
Heirs	Josephine Byus - granddaughter (daughter of William Byus)
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will	to have Negro girl named Harriet - daughter of Sally to have until she arrives at the age of 35 and then to be free.

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