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

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Record #3340 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number JP5:289
Probate Date 8/6/1857
Name of Deceased William W. Handy
Heirs Sally B. Handy, wife (in trust for daughter Sally B.W. Handy)
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will Negroes to be held by her in trust for this daughter Sally B. W. Handy until 18 yo until which time my wife sall be entitled to the services or hire of said negroes - Purnell, Amy, William, Edwin the son of Leah, & Levin. After that time to my said daughter, but should Sally die before 18 yo without issue living, these negroes become property of my wife & her heirs. Also: residue of my negroes whether in Maryland or Virginia & their increase.

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