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

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Record #1043 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State Delaware
County Sussex
Liber: Folio F6:476
Date (Signed) 9/25/1811
Date (Probate) 9/25/1811
Deceased Tilghman Layton
Heirs Negroes Clem, Mary and Leah
Abstract Negro boy Clem and girl Mary and woman Leah to be set free at age of 21 [executor Sarah Layton - wife]

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