| County | Kent |
|---|---|
| Liber:Folio | 12:163 |
| Date of Will (Written) | 6/6/1842 |
| Probate Date | 3/12/1844 |
| Name of Deceased/Testator | James Briscoe |
| Heirs/Legatee | man Pere |
| Abstract | man Pere free at end of year. Maria aged 27 years last April and Sarah aged 26 last January, free at age 35 provided that they leave the state. My negro man Perry must leave the state at the end of the year. [Maria bill of sale since will was made]. My negroes William Alexander who was born 10/8/1836, James born 2/4/1838 shall be free at age 34. Negroes Elizabeth born 7/30/1839, Sarah born 9/1841 to be free at age 30 provided they leave the state. Sarah born 9/1841 to be free at age 30 provided she leaves state. |
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