Record #1557 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State	Delaware
County	Sussex
Liber: Folio	D4:264
Date (Signed)	3/2/1790
Date (Probate)	12/1/1790
Deceased	John Laws
Heirs	Negroes Agnor, Hannah, Absalom, Stephen, Neddy
Abstract	my Negro man named Abnor and his wife Hannah - their freeom at my death. Also the labor of Negroes Absalom who is 10 years old. The said Negroes to serve their father and mother until they are 21 years old and then be free. If Abner and Hannah should die before their children are of age, then the said children should be under the care of my Administrator (grandson John Laws and grandson Tristin Laws Polk) until they are of age.

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