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

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Record #2413 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number JP4:112
Probate Date 3/21/1826
Name of Deceased Elizabeth Newcomb
Heirs Negro woman Maria
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to have her freedom at testatrix's decease. Any issue she may have after freedom to also be free and any issue of her daughters (Susan and Mary Anne) before they arrive at the age of their freedom are to be in her service. She also to have residue of Newcomb's estate.

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