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

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Record #1491 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Worcester
Folio Number TT8:326
Probate Date 26 Mar 1861
Name of Deceased James F. Bravard
Heirs Executors
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will That none of my Negroes be sold for debts (specified land to be sold). $1000 to convey all my said Negroes beyond the limits of the State of Maryland and "into some state of the United States where slavery or involuntary servitude does not exist" (Executors Cyrus C. Williams and James B. Diricksonl)

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