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

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Record #1531 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Worcester
Folio Number TT8:396
Probate Date 11 May 1864
Name of Deceased George Purnell, free negro
Heirs George Purnell - son, free negro
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will land and farming tools & household items mentioned [Assateague Creek & George B. Gray mentioned]. This land to belong to George, son of my son George when he is 20 yo.

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