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

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Record #4098 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Dorchester
Folio Number THH 1:389
Probate Date 11/18/1833 will written 11/12/1833
Name of Deceased William McKenzie
Heirs Elizabeth Ann Stevens - daughter & Mary Ann Stevens - daughter; "being the two children I had by Mary Stevens"
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will McKenzie leaves them farm & lands with proviso that whoever has first son will name him Thomas and petition Maryland legislature to have his name change to McKenzie. Also leaves them personal estate to be divided equally. Moneys arising from sale of Negroes to be divided between them.

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