| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Folio Number | THH 1:68 |
| Probate Date | 10/19/1846 will written 4/24/1843 |
| Name of Deceased | Hooper Rawleigh |
| Heirs | Negroes |
| Black Individuals Mentioned in Will | Negro man Moses to have his freedom the 1st day of January after testator's decease. Negro man Isaac to have his freedom on the last day of December 1847 and both Isaac and Moses to have their freedom on the condition that they leave Maryland and embark for "Libery" [Liberia] and the American Colony in Africa" otherwise they are to remain slaves for life in testator's estate. |
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