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

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Record #3640 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 12:305
Date of Will (Written) 4/26/1849
Probate Date 4/11/1850
Name of Deceased/Testator Mary S. Thomas of Chestertown
Heirs/Legatee Negroes
Abstract to each of my women Fanny, Rachel, Julia, and Sarah Ann the beds which they now use, also a suit of black mevino. To Fanny the Bible, prayer book and book of prayers Dr. Thomas left to another person after my decease or they all would have been free. To Ellen a suit of black mevino, the expenses of above to be paid by my executor. To David Matthew and John Bordley, their freedom. To be hired out and as much of their wages as they can spare be placed in Savings Bank of Baltimore for their old age. The bank is now kept in South Gay Street near the exchange.

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