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

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Record #1003 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Worcester
Folio Number LPS1:99
Probate Date 12 Sep 1837
Name of Deceased Catherine Merrill
Heirs Negroes
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will That negro man Harry be freed at age 30 as by will of my deceased husband. That boy Littleton remains with his mother till he is 12 yo & then to be hired out until he is 21 & then he is to be freed. That negro woman Mary & her chldren Henry & William be freed.

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