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

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Record #384 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JP5:169
Date of Will (Written) 8/31/1796
Probate Date 10/1/1796
Name of Deceased/Testator William Barwick
Heirs/Legatee Hannah Barwick & Rebeccah Barwick - daughters
Abstract Hannah to have use of Negro Flora for term of 26 years; then Flora to be free; should Flora have increase then they are to serve until age of 25. Rebeccah to have Negro girl Florah, daughter of Rachel for term of 30 years; then Florah to be freed; should Florah have increase they are to serve until age 25 & then be freed.

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