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

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Record #3372 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number JP5:310
Probate Date 7/6/1858
Name of Deceased Thomas Ward of John
Heirs Negro boy William
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will I leave Negro boy William to serve my heirs until said boy arrives to the age of 45 yrs & then to be free & discharged from all manner of servitude & slavery.

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