| County | Worcester |
|---|---|
| Folio Number | TT8:602 |
| Probate Date | 7 Dec 1872 |
| Name of Deceased | Samuel Massey of Somerset County |
| Heirs | Betsy Massey (my former slave) |
| Black Individuals Mentioned in Will | For her lifetime the rents and profits of four acres to be laid off on the left hand side of the public road leading to Rehobeth adjoining the land of Joshua Gray. Also $100 for the purpose of building her a house on the said land. This to Nancy, Betsy's daughter, after the death of Betsy. To Rufus Massey and Catherine Baker and to the children of William Shelby Massey - all the woodland of the farm purchased of Joshua Adams (except the 10 acres devised to George Lewis and the 4 acres devised to my former slave) subject to the same conditions. |
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