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

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Record #2825 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 7:595
Date of Will (Written) 12/12/1797
Probate Date x
Name of Deceased/Testator Gilbert Simmons of New Castle Co., DE
Heirs/Legatee Negroes
Abstract negro Adam to be set free after 2 years. that negro William to serve 20 years. negro Mint, Bess' daughter to serve 12 years. Negro Stephen to serve 15. negro Cate to serve 10 years. Negro Dark to serve 12 years. Also negroes late property of William Wood, Sarah an old woman, Jacob, Robert, Samuel and Mint to be sold.

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