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

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Record #1429 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Worcester
Folio Number TT8:275
Probate Date 2 Aug 1859
Name of Deceased William C. Townsend
Heirs George Bratten - son of Justis M. Bratten
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will Negro boy Littleton who was born 1 Nov 1841 and Negro boy _ child of Rachel who was born 10 Nov 1857. Each of the boys to receive their freedom at age twenty-five. He is to support Negroes Leah and Rachel when they become old and infirm and unable to support themselves.

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