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

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Record #156 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Worcester
Folio Number MH4:275
Probate Date 27 May 1811
Name of Deceased Samuel McMaster
Heirs Negros man William & Negro woman Keziah
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will William, commonly known in the family as Great Bill, and Keziah to live on the land and be under the direction of my son Samuel and they are not to be liberated but to work for him in a moderate manner in proportion to their age and to be clothed and supported.

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