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

Source Information

Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

Wills and Inheritance • 4,180 Records • Uploaded March 8, 2022

This source, depending on the county, contains abstracts of wills probated between 1783-1919, and consists of entries in which people referred to as "Negroes" are mentioned as a legacy, heir, or deceased individual (if so identified). They are abstracted mainly from the book series of will abstracts compiled by Leslie and Neil Keddie. The majority of the original wills can be found online at: https://www.familysearch.org/

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Fields Included

The list below shows the data fields included in this source. If a field is marked as Indexed, it is searchable.

  • County Indexed
  • Folio Number
  • Probate Date Indexed
  • Name of Deceased Indexed
  • Heirs Indexed
  • Black Individuals Mentioned in Will Indexed
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