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

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Record #2049 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Caroline
Liber:Folio JR C:149
Date of Will (Written) 2/29/1808
Probate Date 2/21/1809
Name of Deceased/Testator Frances Caulk, widow of Henry
Heirs/Legatee Frederick Holbrook
Abstract to have Negro girl Dorcas and Negro boy Charles purchased from George Bland and to keep them until they arrive at age of 25 and then to be free agreeable to a bond of manumission

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