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

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Record #2811 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 7:575
Date of Will (Written) 12/22/1795
Probate Date 2/4/1797
Name of Deceased/Testator Walter T. Miller
Heirs/Legatee Richard Hatchison - friend
Abstract the 5 following negroes: negro woman Silvey for 2 years, negro man Joseph 6 years, 2 negro men Leroy and Peter 10 years, and negro man James 12 years, then to be set free. If they are unruly and disobedient then to serve for life.

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