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

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Record #593 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Talbot
Liber:Folio JP6:59
Date of Will (Written) 7/17/1805
Probate Date 9/5/1805
Name of Deceased/Testator Margaret Sharp
Heirs/Legatee Mary Sharp, Elizabeth Sharp, Lucy Sharp - daughters
Abstract 3 daughters to have & be divided between them equally of testatrix's part of her deceased daughter Nancy's estate, the principal part being Negroes - to have the provision that they shall all be free when they arrive at age of 31. Three daughters to have Negro woman Hannah to be disposed of by them as they see properly.

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