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

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Record #3403 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 11:158
Date of Will (Written) 11/11/1829
Probate Date 1/5/1830
Name of Deceased/Testator Susan Watts
Heirs/Legatee Negroes Samuel, Perry, Henry, Lewis
Abstract [Estate left to children: John Watts, Mary Ann Watts, & Rosa Maria Watts] Boy Samuel shall be free in 22 years. Boy Perry after 24 years. Boy Henry after 26 years. Lewis after 26 years. [Freedom pass granted to Samuel Oct 18, 1854 & Pass granted to Lewis June 16, 1856 - from notes in margin]

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