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

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Record #2256 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number JP4:18
Probate Date 8/15/1821
Name of Deceased Matthias Miles
Heirs Tubman Jones & John Jones - grandson
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will should either Levin or Matthias try to sell Negroes, or allow them to be seized to pay debts, then to have Negroes left to widow (Nancy) and then them. John to have Negro man Cesear.

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