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

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Record #1502 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State Delaware
County Sussex
Liber: Folio E5:177
Date (Signed) 11/28/1797
Date (Probate) 6/6/1798
Deceased Jonathan Spencer yeoman
Heirs Negro woman Dina
Abstract that Negro woman Dina shall be free after serving [Rachel Spencer, wife & son Donovan) 10 years. That Anthony and Cady (Dina's children) be free when they are 29 years old.

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