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

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Record #2879 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number JP5:52
Probate Date 7/21/1840
Name of Deceased Henry White
Heirs Harry - Negro boy
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to have the right of choosing his master, and that testator's executor should do all in his power to carry this out "but more particularly by putting him at a peice that shall Carry out the spirit & intention of my will in this matter."

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