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

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Record #374 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State Delaware
County Sussex
Liber: Folio D4:161
Date (Signed) 2/24/1786
Date (Probate) 11/26/1787/9 ?
Deceased William Laws
Heirs Abel Killen- grandson
Abstract Negro boy named Sippey who is 7 years old. Also Negro girl Tamer who is 4 years old. When the said Negroes are 25 years old, they are to be free.

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