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

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Record #8 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State Delaware
County Sussex
Liber: Folio C3:16
Date (Signed) 9/29/1775
Date (Probate) 12/17/1775
Deceased Richard Clarkson, planter of "Carolina County"
Heirs Elizabeth Brown, Lucretia Brown & Priscilla Cannon - daughters
Abstract Elizabeth to have Negro woman and child Bina and Negro lad Jacob. Lucretia to have Negro woman and child called Mirsh and Negro girl Grace. Priscilla to have Negro man Will and Negro girl Amia.

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