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

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Record #1377 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Worcester
Folio Number TT8:208
Probate Date 29 Dec 1857
Name of Deceased Samuel Johnson
Heirs unnamed Johnson - wife
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will Negro girl Mary until Mary is 16 yo at which time Mary shall be free. Also Negro girl Lydia (daughter of Nancy) until she is 16 yo at which time Lydia shall be free. Also Negroes Louisa, Amelia, and William for her (wife's) lifetime and after my wife's death, they shall be free.

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