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

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Record #131 from Somerset County Receipt Books (1808-1842)

Receipt Book
County Somerset
Receipt Date 25 Nov 1840
Receipt Abstract John Corbin received from Thomas M. Hargis, executor of Hancock Shrieves, deceased, negroes Joshua Brattaan appraised at $450 and Milly appraised at $250 as legacies bequeathed to Maria S. Porter, Corbin's wife, by said deceased also $129.88 as wife's share of residue of the personal estate. before James Polk. Rgr.

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