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

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Record #3150 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number JP5:160
Probate Date 8/15/1849
Name of Deceased Harriet Polk
Heirs Joseph Polk
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will named executor of the wil along w/ William Broughton and instructed to sell Negroes Jim, Buck, John Henry and Anthony and that the four Negroes should be allowed the selection of their homes. Moneys from the sale to be given to testatrix's niece Mary Ann Broughton.

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