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

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Record #3578 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Wicomico
Folio Number WB1:150
Probate Date 3/24/1876
Name of Deceased Mary Slemons (Somerset) (will written 4 Dec 1862 prior to formation of Wicomico County)
Heirs Executor: Albert B. Slemons and Francis M. Slemons, sons of my husband
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will That Negroes shall be appraised according to their value and they be taken by my step-sons (as a third part of the estate). The Negroes being Elijah, Kitty and her children Bob, Nancy, and Saul.

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