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

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Record #2622 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number JP4:207
Probate Date 1/22/1833
Name of Deceased Benjamin Moore (will written 9/20/1831)
Heirs Negro man Handy
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to have his freedom after serving 9 years from teh date the will was written "and if he shall be disobedient and it is proved by the neighbours that he is sow it is my wish that he shall serve one year more."

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