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

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Record #1585 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number EB23:34
Probate Date 6/1/1801
Name of Deceased John Maddux
Heirs Sarah Dennis - friend & relation (wife of Robert Dennis of Dorchester County)
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will use, labor, and profits from children of Negro woman Leah who at present resides in Dorchester County - to have until they arrive at the age of 25 and then they are to be free.

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