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

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Record #2786 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number JP5:12
Probate Date 10/31/1837
Name of Deceased Spencer Hearn
Heirs Noah Hearn - son
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to have Negro man Risdon for widow's natural life, and is prohibited from selling Risdon to anyone from outside the counties of Somerset or Worcester. At widow's decease, Risdon is to have the money produced by his labor.

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