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

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Record #2224 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Caroline
Liber:Folio WAF A:36
Date of Will (Written) 8/20/1827
Probate Date 8/28/1827
Name of Deceased/Testator John Carter
Heirs/Legatee Negroes
Abstract those who are age 28 or older at testator's decease to be free, and the remainder to be free when they arrive at the age of 28 (executor William Hughlett to sell estate to settle debts, except for Negroes)

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