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

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Record #193 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

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 John Birckhead, William Birckhead, Levin Birckhead, Edward Birkhead, Henry Birckhead - sons
Abstract John to have use of Negro Henry - son of Sall until he comes of age 23. William to have use of Negro Abraham - son of Monica until he comes to age 23. Levin to have use of Negro Davy - son of Nell until he comes of age 23. Edward to have use of Negro boy Tom - son of Rachel until he comes of age 23. Henry to have use of Negro boy Stephen - son of Sall until he comes of age 23.

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