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

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Record #3497 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 12:62
Date of Will (Written) 3/1/1838
Probate Date 1/15/1840
Name of Deceased/Testator Ann Chapman
Heirs/Legatee Harriet M. Chapman - sister
Abstract my negro girl Anne aged 20, my negro girl Annett aged 6. My servants Julia and Ailey for 6 years from my death to purchase and erect a tombstone at the head and foots of my grave which I desire to be done as soon as possible. After 6 years they are to be free. And my undivided interest in negro man Alexas, being 1/3 part of the term of 4 years to raise the $150 to pay Anne Gordon Sudler when she is 17. My undivided interest in a a negro boy Alonzo being 1/3 part, until age 35 then to his own use.

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