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

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Record #1615 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number EB23:42
Probate Date 12/15/1801
Name of Deceased Charles Rider
Heirs Mary Rider - wife
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will Negroes John Cornish, Joseph Cornish, Nancy Cornish to have until they come of lawful age, being contracted from their mother Bridget Cornish - to pay and satisfy the testator for the freedom of their father George who was purchased from James Ritchie.

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