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

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Record #1560 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Worcester
Folio Number TT8:440
Probate Date 26 Dec 1865
Name of Deceased William Showell Senior (will written 8 Dec 1863)
Heirs Henry Johnson, George Brittingham, Charles Martin
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will "I have heretofore given to Henry Johns two Negroes now in his possession, to George Brittingham a Negro woman Martha and her child and to Charles Martin son of Thomas E. Martin a Negro girl named Tabitha and I hereby confirm all of said gifts."

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