Record #694 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County	Worcester
Folio Number	MH27:184
Probate Date	10 Jan 1826
Name of Deceased	Jacob Armstrong [Negro]
Heirs	Elizabeth [Armstrong] - daughter [Negro]
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will	32 acres purchased of Thomas Victor called "Acquintico Savannah" adjoining the land of John Dickerson

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