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

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Record #2063 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Caroline
Liber:Folio JR C:165
Date of Will (Written) 4/9/1808
Probate Date 8/24/1810
Name of Deceased/Testator William Summers
Heirs/Legatee Thomas Read and Doll, wife of Thomas Read - testator's two slaves
Abstract to have 6 acres of land where his house now stands for their natural lives and to have 2 cows. All of testator's slaves to be free that are now over 21 years of age and those under to be free when they arrive at age 21.

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