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

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Record #256 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Worcester
Folio Number MH10:106
Probate Date 13 Jun 1815
Name of Deceased John Postly
Heirs Negrto man Charles
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will manner house to be used by him as a tenant until 1 Jan 1821 and that he may have the service of indentured girl Rachel until that date. That he is to furnish her with good clothes and treat her "with humanity". Charles is to have management of Negro man Tom. After this term Charles to have livestock and his shoe bench and tolls.

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