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

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Record #1499 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Worcester
Folio Number TT8:348
Probate Date 27 Feb 1862
Name of Deceased Chesed Purnell
Heirs Negroes Ann, Hargis, Stephen,Sally, Mary
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will Negro woman Ann - her freedom. Negro boys Hargis & Stephen & Negro girls Sally & Mary - their freedom as follows: Hargis on 1 Jan 1867, Stephen on 1 Jan 1869, Sally on 1 Jan 1873, Mary on 1 Jan 1875 & to each $50 on the date of their freedom.

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