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

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Record #3553 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Somerset
Folio Number SCL5:666
Probate Date 3/5/1889
Name of Deceased William H. Adams of Marion Station (will writen 9/8/1888)
Heirs Henry Henderson - "the boy now living with me" [race not mentioned, likely Negro]
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to have the sum of $50 provided he shall stay with testator for his lifetime or until he arrives at the age of 21, if he leaves before the testator's decease or before reaching the age of 21 then the bequest is null and void.

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