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

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Record #2086 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Caroline
Liber:Folio JR C:205
Date of Will (Written) 6/15/1812
Probate Date 7/14/1812
Name of Deceased/Testator Abel Griffith
Heirs/Legatee Negroes
Abstract Dick, Jerry West, Ball and her children: Maria, Mary, and Eliza and Maria's child Henny, Massy and her children: Rixon, Lkydia, Harris, George and Mary Ann. Violett and all her children: Harriett, Rose, Dennard, Garrison and Young Jenny - all their freedom at testatrix's decease. Jerry West to have sum of 5 pounds. Jacob, Dick, Ball, Massey, aand Violett to have 5 pounds current money each. All old lumber to be divided between Ball, Massey and Violett.

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