| County | Somerset |
|---|---|
| Folio Number | JP5:317 |
| Probate Date | 11/16/1858 |
| Name of Deceased | Elizabeth Collins of Baltimore (will written 4 Mar 1856) |
| Heirs | Negroes/Slaves |
| Black Individuals Mentioned in Will | Codicil to wil 14 May 1858: Some changes to the laws of Maryland have been made since will written regarding emancipation of slaves or servants by owner. I do no intend that any of servants shall become property of anyone not of the blodd of my father but that they should either be free as per the will or that they should belong to my cousin Dr. Stephen Colins of Baltimore subject to their lawful right of freedom under will's provision. |
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