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

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Record #1369 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Worcester
Folio Number TT8:203
Probate Date 11 Nov 1857
Name of Deceased Matthew Purnell
Heirs Lemuel B. Purnell - son
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will land described except such part as has been sold and 4 acres on which Negro May, wife of my slave Joe, now lives which was given to them for their natural lives

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