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

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Record #3384 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number JP5:317
Probate Date 11/16/1858
Name of Deceased Elizabeth Collins of Baltimore (will written 4 Mar 1856)
Heirs Servants [Negro]
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will All my male servants or slaves who are 25 yo & under 55 at time of my death & all females 21 yo & under 50 yo shall be free & discharged from all labor & servitude whatever & manumitted immediately at time of my death.

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