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

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Record #3013 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number JP5:96
Probate Date 3/26/1844
Name of Deceased Peggy Cox
Heirs Stephen- Negro man
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to have his freedom when he pays the estate the sum of $100 and another $100 to Patty Handy. Also to pay to Thomas Cox's children the sum of $33.33, Benjamn Cox's children $33.33 and John Cox $33.33.

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