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

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

County Caroline
Liber:Folio JR B:278
Date of Will (Written) 3/17/1795
Probate Date 5/26/1795
Name of Deceased/Testator Benjamin Sylvester, gentleman
Heirs/Legatee Martha Purnell - daughter (wife of Isaac Purnell, Esq.)
Abstract to have Negroes Frank, Loucy, Adam, Rose and Sam commonly called Sam Chase and Bet commonly called Bet Walker

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