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

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Record #587 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State Delaware
County Sussex
Liber: Folio M12:148
Date (Signed) 5/13/1859
Date (Probate) 6/23/1863
Deceased Zadock Milby
Heirs William Mitchell Milby - son (9 years of age when will written)
Abstract tetator desires that his executor (John Fulcher, friend) hire out Negro boy James and after deducting expenses of clothing, the proceeds to be applied to the maintenance and education of William

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