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

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Record #3026 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 9:96
Date of Will (Written) 8/6/1806
Probate Date 3/22/1810
Name of Deceased/Testator Isabella Pearce
Heirs/Legatee Mary Hynson - sister
Abstract a young woman Phillis to serve one year, then to be free and negro girl Penelope born Feb. 4, 1793 to serve until she reaches 22. If my sister dies before said negro arrives at 22, then to be part of my estate. Negro lad Isaac born Dec. 4, 1788 to serve until he arrives at 25.

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