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

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Record #1530 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Worcester
Folio Number TT8:396
Probate Date 10 May 1864
Name of Deceased George Purnell, free negro
Heirs To son Zadok Purnell and daughter Charlotte Ann Robins (wife of Ambrose Robins, free negro)
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will Parcel of land on north side of following: beginning at a bridge across the county road near my gate, etc. [Assateague Creek & "Cropper's Discovery" mentioned]. I desire that Zadok give his part to his two sons George and Zadok & that the share given to my daughter to her heirs at the time of her death.

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