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

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Record #1117 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State Delaware
County Sussex
Liber: Folio G7:127
Date (Signed) 11/24/1815
Date (Probate) 1/15/1819
Deceased Mitchell Kershaw of Broadf Creek Hundred
Heirs Negroes
Abstract It is my will that all my Negreos named George, Easter, Peter, Sarah, Rachel, Jack, Isaac, Lizzy, Phillis, William, Mahaley, Maryatta shall be free when they arrive at age 21. George and Easter alredy free. My Executor shall sell all my real estate and personal property except my wife's 1/2. From the sale what is due me, should be divided among the above named Negroes as they arrie at 21.

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