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

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Record #3158 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number JP5:163
Probate Date 10/16/1849
Name of Deceased John Disharoon
Heirs Negroes: Sam, Serinda, Mary Ann, Allsley, Roberd
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will Sam to be divided among the four girls; Serinda to be divided equally between Sally Morress and Betsey Fooks; Mary Ann to be divided between Ellender and Meriah's four children [Salley Morres, Betsey Fooks, Elizabeth Fooks, Letishey Fooks - daughters & granddaughters] "Alsey to live with "them wil treat her the best and....she shud be treated wel", Roberd to be sold "in the Huffington Famaly" or to any one "houm he may chuse to by him."

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