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

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Record #3144 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number Jp5:159
Probate Date 7/21/1849
Name of Deceased Edward Broughton
Heirs Negro woman Dinar
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to have 10 acres of land for her home for her natural life and to be laid off on the west side of the farm that testator purchased from the heirs of Thomas Adams in Marmsco and also for her heirs to be free. Testator's heirs to pay her the sum of $10 yearly until tthey arrive at the age of 25

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