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

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Record #3550 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number SCL5:578
Probate Date 11/15/1886
Name of Deceased Benjamin Lankford (will written 12/28/1882)
Heirs Arthur Botham - "a faithful servant" [race not mentioned, likely Negro]
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to have for his natural life as much of estate as necessary to keep him supported and in comfort as he has at time of testator's decease.

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