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

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Record #3470 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 12:23
Date of Will (Written) 5/6/1731
Probate Date 4/19/1836
Name of Deceased/Testator Solomon Smith
Heirs/Legatee Negroes
Abstract Ann (daughter of my negro woman Mary who is now free) to be free in 19 years from 1/1/1828. Cahrlotte (daughter of Mary) to serve 23 years starting from 1/1/1828. Henry to be free after 25 years from 1/1/1828. Mary Ann, daughter of Mary to be free after 23 years from Jan 1. [freedom pass granted to negro Henry 12/276/1853. Freedo pass granted t Ann and Mary Ann 5/29/1855]

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