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

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Record #2552 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number JP4:177
Probate Date 9/7/1830
Name of Deceased Elizabeth Leonard
Heirs Negroes
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will Boys Noah, Elzey, Henry, James all to be free at the age of 30, Noah to be free at the end of 20 years 10/1/1829, Elzey to be free at 24 years from Jan 11, 1830, Henry to be free at end of 26 years Feb 1, 1830, and James to be free at end of 28 years being Mar 1, 1829. Should Negro woman Leah have any increase during the life of testatrix's mother then the males to be free at age of 30 and femails as they arrive at 25.

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