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

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Record #3520 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number SCL5:185
Probate Date 7/31/1866
Name of Deceased John Covington (will written 7/6/1866
Heirs Henny Covington (colored)
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will formerly slave of John Covington. Tohave lot of ground called "Davis Lot" lying on the southwest corner of testator's farm for her natural life w/a privilege of fire wood and rail lumber to keep the lot enclosed.

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