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

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Record #3393 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 11:147
Date of Will (Written) 10/18/1828
Probate Date 4/11/1829
Name of Deceased/Testator Benjamin Hanson
Heirs/Legatee Negroes Edward, Harriet and Sarah
Abstract My old negro woman Sarah shall have a home on my plantation during her life and have firewood. My negroes Edward, Harriett and Sarah to be free at my death and my other negroes to be free at age 35. My man Edward $50. [Pass granted Sarah Jan 22, 1864 - in margin]

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