| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Folio Number | THH 1:90 |
| Probate Date | 11/4/1840 will written 3/14/1840 |
| Name of Deceased | Jacob Howard |
| Heirs | Leah Howard - wife |
| Black Individuals Mentioned in Will | Negro man David to serve her until he arrive at age of 35 and then to be free. Big Joe to serve until the end of 1861 and then to be free. Negro lad Robert to serve until the end of 1862 and then to be free. Negro boy Joshua to serve until the end of 1867 and then to be free, also to have Negro girl Minty to serve until the end of 1862 and then to be free and Negro girl Ann--who is insane. |
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