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

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Record #2834 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 8:8
Date of Will (Written) 8/24/1799
Probate Date 10/15/1799
Name of Deceased/Testator Mary Shawhon
Heirs/Legatee Negro woman Rachel
Abstract to have her freedom. If my sons George, Elijah or daughter Susanna does not free Rachel then their estate to my grandaughter Susanna Denning

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