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

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Record #1828 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Caroline
Liber:Folio JR B:199
Date of Will (Written) 1/18/1792
Probate Date 2/20/1792
Name of Deceased/Testator Henry Brooks
Heirs/Legatee Negro man David
Abstract codicil to will: David is manumitted to commence at end of 12 months from day of testator's decease, and to serve widow until that time and then to be forever free.

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