| County | Kent |
|---|---|
| Liber:Folio | 9:329 |
| Date of Will (Written) | 12/20/1815 |
| Probate Date | 2/13/1816 |
| Name of Deceased/Testator | David Briscoe |
| Heirs/Legatee | Negroes |
| Abstract | My slaves be free in following manner: negro boy Jim to serve 18 yrs. Boy Bill to serve 22 yrs, girl Hannah to serve 18 yrs, girl Nance to serve 21yrs, negro girl Beck to serve 34 yrs, and the children of my negro woman Phebe and the children of my negro girls Hannah, Nance and Beck shall be free at 35. |
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