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

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Record #2669 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 7:319
Date of Will (Written) 3/5/1791
Probate Date 5/6/1791
Name of Deceased/Testator Robert Ford
Heirs/Legatee Negro man Jacob
Abstract negro man Jacob to be sold and put to use of my wife Mary Ford with all the profits arising from my now dwelling plantation. My negro man Jacob shall be hired out for 4 years and then to be set free.

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