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

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Record #3300 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 10:347
Date of Will (Written) 10/22/1811
Probate Date 7/30/1824
Name of Deceased/Testator Charles Groome
Heirs/Legatee Daniel Groome - brother
Abstract 4 children Martha, Margarett, Peregrine, Lavinia, my negro man Joe to serve during his life; also negroes Jim called Jim boy, Jake, Sall, Emeline and Angeline (the last 2 daughters of Sinah) and the last to serve until 35. Also my negro woman Jane to serve 5 years.

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