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

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Record #401 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State Delaware
County Sussex
Liber: Folio D4:185
Date (Signed) 4/20/1788
Date (Probate) 5/24/1788
Deceased John Laws, Junior
Heirs Negro man Ben
Abstract 50 years old, now hired to Doctor Bowness is to stay for his time with the wages going toward my sons' education and board. After his term of hire, Ben is to go free.

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