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

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Record #1503 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Worcester
Folio Number TT8:352
Probate Date 22 Apr 1862
Name of Deceased Elizabeth Spence late of Worcester County but now of Philadelphia (will written 22 Sep 1855)
Heirs Servants / Slaves
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will That all my servants or slaves wheter for life or a term of years be free and I direct my Executor (Walter P. Snow), to use as much of property as necessary to protect and maintain their right of freedom.

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