| County | Wicomico |
|---|---|
| Folio Number | WB1:111 |
| Probate Date | 8/1/1873 |
| Name of Deceased | Benjamin Parsons [will written 5 Mar 1868] |
| Heirs | Negroes Jacob, Martha and Rhody (my former slaves [Negroes] |
| Black Individuals Mentioned in Will | if they remain with me for my lifetime, use of the house standing on the east side of Poplar Hill Avenue and in the northwest corner of the lot with ground up to the well and Burks fence. The house is not to be sold as long as they need it for their own use and $200 for their needs. If either become disabled, they should be supported by my estate. [see codicil to follow] |
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