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Record #3975 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County	Dorchester
Folio Number	THH 1:243
Probate Date	9/27/1841 will written 2/17/1838
Name of Deceased	William Harper
Heirs	Lovey M. Robertson
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will	to have Negro boy John should he ever be apprehended. To have the sum of $100 "to be expended in endeavoring to apprehend" Negro John.

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