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

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Record #1473 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State Delaware
County Sussex
Liber: Folio E5:140
Date (Signed) 11/16/1795
Date (Probate) 11/21/1797
Deceased Ann Waller of Cedar Neck undred
Heirs Negro Sam
Abstract That my Negro Sam to be hired out unti he is 25 years old or until the decease of Negro woman Sarah and his hire be applied to the support of my Negro woman named Sarah. After Sarah's death, Sam is to be free. That Sarah shall be left in the hands of my Executors [sons William and Benjamin] to be put in some good home and the hire of Sam be used for her support.

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