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

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Record #3162 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number JP5:167
Probate Date 1/15/1850
Name of Deceased Bennet Mister (will written 12/1/1849)
Heirs Isaac, Negro boy; Hamilton, Negro boy; Betsy, Negro woman
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will Isaac & Hamilton to have their freedom 15 years from the date of the will; Betsy to have her freedom 20 years from date of the will

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