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

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Record #3339 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number JP5:285
Probate Date 6/3/1856 (filed in SO 5/27/1857
Name of Deceased Elizabeth Upshur Rush of Philadelphia, Pennyslvania
Heirs Servants Arthur & Bridget
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will their freedom as reward for faithful services if they desire their freedom. If they do not then I commend them to the constant protection of my husband for the rest of their lives. [plus a codicil to will 21 Dec 1855 due to birth of daughter]

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