| County | Talbot |
|---|---|
| Liber:Folio | JP7:292 |
| Date of Will (Written) | 4/9/1810 |
| Probate Date | 10/17/1815 |
| Name of Deceased/Testator | William Meluy |
| Heirs/Legatee | Negroes |
| Abstract | Dennis & Dick- to be bound out until they arrive at age 21. no person of color whatever are to be appraised as part of the estate. If any of testator's heirs "attempt to call in question the liberty or freedom of any black person or person of color who I might at any time had any title to" then that person calling into question shall be barred from any part of the estate. |
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