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

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Record #1078 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State Delaware
County Sussex
Liber: Folio G7:14
Date (Signed) 5/7/1813
Date (Probate) 11/23/1813
Deceased Cornelius Wiltbank
Heirs Sarah Wiltbank - wife
Abstract Codicil to will 27 May 1813: Wife to have Negroes at appraised value. Negro girl Nance. My Negro boy Robert, to be sold in Philadelphia. Negro boy Pompey to be free in 4 years. Negro Milford to be free at age 26. Negro Robert to be free at age 28. Negro girl Nance free at age 27.

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