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

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Record #1194 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Worcester
Folio Number LPS1:400
Probate Date 12 Jun 1849
Name of Deceased Henry Jones
Heirs Negroes Herod, Harriet & Milly
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will That slaves Herod and Harriet be freed at age 28 & that they be permitted to choose their homes until the time of their freedom & that they each shall have 5 acres. Negro woman Milly be freed at age 28 yo.

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