| County | Talbot |
|---|---|
| Liber:Folio | JB4:55 |
| Date of Will (Written) | 2/29/1788 |
| Probate Date | 7/17/1788 |
| Name of Deceased/Testator | Christopher Birckhead |
| Heirs/Legatee | Henrietta Birckhead - wife |
| Abstract | to have remaining Negroes for her lifetime & the service of those Negroes devised to children until children come of age; to use the remainder of Negroes not given for payment of debts & for the better support of the small children. Widow elects to abide by will in terms of real estate only & elected to take her lawful thirds of personal estate in lieu of devises of the will., |
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