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

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Record #1422 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Worcester
Folio Number TT8:251
Probate Date ?1851
Name of Deceased Moses Purnell of Matthew
Heirs Charles Purnell - son
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will Codicil to will written __1851: Whereas my son Levi is dead without heirs: Negro woman Sarah and if Charles dies without issue......Negro woman Sarah to grandson Moses Purnell Handy.

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