Record #2586 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919 - Enduring Connections

County	Somerset
Folio Number	JP4:195
Probate Date	8/16/1831
Name of Deceased	Susan Waters (will written 4/10/1828)
Heirs	Polly Dorman - friend "now living with me"
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will	Easter to wait on her as long as Polly lives at testatrix's plantation

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