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

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Record #1202 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State Delaware
County Sussex
Liber: Folio B2:180
Date (Signed) 4/28/1759
Date (Probate) 6/25/1759
Deceased Betty Smith
Heirs David Smith - son
Abstract the use of Negroes Absolam, Sampson and Jean for 8 years to bring up my three youngest children and to give them [children] two years of schooling

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