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

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Record #1132 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State Delaware
County Sussex
Liber: Folio G7:205
Date (Signed) 3/27/1821
Date (Probate) 4/24/1821
Deceased Joshua Laws
Heirs Negro gir Mary & Negro boy David
Abstract Negro girl Mary shall be manumitted and set free. Negro boy David shall be manumitted and set free at age 25

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