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

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Record #542 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State Delaware
County Sussex
Liber: Folio M12:1
Date (Signed) 7/8/1843
Date (Probate) 3/6/1860
Deceased John Smith, colored man of Lewis & Rehoboth Hundred
Heirs Robert Smith - son [colored] John Andrew Smith - son [colored]
Abstract to pay or to cause to be paid immediately after the testator's death all his debts and expenses. To have all tht piece or part of a tract of land with house and improvements which the testator purchased from Dr. Joseph Marsh, now deceased whereon the testator now lives and all other real estate the testator may possess or be entitled to and to have on condition

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