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

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Record #2996 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 9:26
Date of Will (Written) 5/23/1808
Probate Date 6/9/1808
Name of Deceased/Testator Isabella Jones
Heirs/Legatee Negroes Isaac & Mary
Abstract black man Isaac his liberty at end of the year. To black girl Mary her liberty at age 30, she now being 22. During the 8 years she is to serve my daughter-in-law Eliza Jones.

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