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

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Record #2396 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Caroline
Liber:Folio WGN B:98
Date of Will (Written) 1/15/1859
Probate Date 1/24/1860
Name of Deceased/Testator Nancy Davis
Heirs/Legatee Emeline (Davis?), Elizabeth Sorden, Mary W. Jenkins - daughters
Abstract Emeline to have Negro boy Henry Cornish to serve until the 1st of September 1877 and then to be free. Elizabeth to have Negro girl Marietta to serve until 22nd of February 1872 and then to be free. Mary to have Negro girl Carielinda to serve until the 1st of May 1875 and then to be free.

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