| County | Somerset |
|---|---|
| Folio Number | JP5:317 |
| Probate Date | 11/16/1858 |
| Name of Deceased | Elizabeth Collins of Baltimore (will written 4 Mar 1856) |
| Heirs | Dr. Stephen Collins, cousin, of City of Baltimore |
| Black Individuals Mentioned in Will | All Negro males over 55 and females over 50 I give to Stephen Collins of Baltimore. All males under 25 & females under 21 at time of my death. to hold until they are 25 (male) & 21 (female) until they reach that age, then to be free. Any female servants born during their period of servitude will be free when females are 14 yo & males 21 yo. |
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