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

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Record #1008 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State Delaware
County Sussex
Liber: Folio F6:362
Date (Signed) 2/16/1809
Date (Probate) 2/28/1809
Deceased Joshua Obier
Heirs Negroes Jack and Sevedo
Abstract Addendum: Negro man Jack shall serve my son Perry two years and then to be free. Negro boy Sevedo to serve my daughter Betsy Robinson until he is 30 and then to serve my granddaughter Mary Robinson

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