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

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Record #1160 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State Delaware
County Sussex
Liber: Folio B2:46
Date (Signed) 1/19/1754
Date (Probate) 2/9/1753
Deceased Samuel Ricards of Indian River Hundred
Heirs Ann Ricards - daughter
Abstract the first child of Negro [Phillis] that I intend to give my son. He is to keep the child until the child is one year old.

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