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

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Record #3250 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 10:258
Date of Will (Written) 12/20/1816
Probate Date 2/15/1822
Name of Deceased/Testator Edward Light? (or Edward Lamb)- colored man
Heirs/Legatee Rebecca Trusty - daughter
Abstract the lot I bought at sheriff's sale which was deeded to me by Cuthbert Hall Esq. on 5/9/1806 being part of tract called "Broad Oak" situated near Georgetown Crossroads. She is to sell the land and divide proceeds between my children. If Rebecca dies then to my next legal heir to be sold and divided among all my children. [someone marked through Light and wrote Lamb as last name on original]

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