Record #3669 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919 - Enduring Connections

County	Dorchester
Folio Number	LLK No. #1: 54
Probate Date	12/21/1857 will written 1/12/1857
Name of Deceased	Amos Bowdle
Heirs	Priscilla Bowdle - wife
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will	to have Negro men David Hill and George Dixon to serve her until 12/31/1866 and then to be free.

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