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

Record Detail

Record #1727 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number EB23:77
Probate Date 10/05/1803
Name of Deceased Jane Kerr
Heirs Esther Dashiell, Thomas Handy, George D. S. Handy, William Handy - children
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will the bond which "I have of my deased son Henry" to be divided among them. Negroes Fanny (of Sophia), Nancy (of Mary), Fanny (of Abigail) to have until they arrive at the age of 25 and then to be free. Negroes Eben & Levin to serve until they are of age 25 and then to be free.

If you are citing this record, please use the following format:

[Author (if known)], Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919, [Date (if known)], Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.

Pinned records can be viewed at any time by clicking the More menu in the top right corner of the page, then selecting My Pinned Records.