| County | Somerset |
|---|---|
| Folio Number | JP5:106 |
| Probate Date | 10/11/1844 |
| Name of Deceased | William W. Maddux of Harford County |
| Heirs | Negroes- George, John, Alfred |
| Black Individuals Mentioned in Will | George - Negro man 20 yo, John Negro man 18 yo, Alfred - Negro boy 13 yo. ....in making a will being to manumit my slaves and being impelled to do so by a sense of duty and an apprehension that they will never obtain their freedom if I neglect it" - to be free when they arrive at the age of 35. |
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