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

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Record #2972 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number JP5:79
Probate Date 1/24/1843
Name of Deceased Planner H. King
Heirs Hester - Negro girl
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to be kept in the hands of eecutor & executrix ((Catherine King & William Dix) until she arrive at the age of -- and to be hired out until the expiration of her term. Her children - if any- are to be hired out until they arrive at the age of 30 and then to be freed.

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