Record #2496 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919 - Enduring Connections

County	Somerset
Folio Number	JP4:154
Probate Date	8/4/1829
Name of Deceased	John Howard
Heirs	Sally Howard - wife
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will	Arthur, Easther, Mary and Grace to have for her natural life and then the above named Negroes are to be free. Should any one tempt to sell the Negroes - then they are to be free immediatly.

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