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

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Record #510 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State Delaware
County Sussex
Liber: Folio L11:131
Date (Signed) 4/23/1850
Date (Probate) 1/17/1854
Deceased John Paynter, of Lewes & Rehoboth Hundred
Heirs Elizabeth Paynter - daughter
Abstract to have Negro girl Ann to serve her until she arrives at the age of 28 and then to have her freedom. To have Negro girls Matilda and Rhoda to serve her until they arrive at age 25 and then to have their freedom

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