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

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Somerset County Receipt Books (1808-1842)

Wills and Inheritance • 150 Records • Uploaded January 11, 2022

These receipts regarding the guardianship of estates come from Somerset County receipt books EB 30 and JP 10, with dates ranging from 1808 to 1842. Items referencing people of color were abstracted by Rebecca F. Miller from Somerset County, State of Maryland Receipt Book EB30, 1808-1830 and Somerset County, State of Maryland Receipt Book JP10, Receipts, Releases, and Powers of Attorney, 1830-1842.

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  • Receipt Book Indexed
  • County Indexed
  • Receipt Date Indexed
  • Receipt Abstract Indexed
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