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

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Record #3855 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Dorchester
Folio Number THH 1:90
Probate Date 11/4/1840 will written 3/14/1840
Name of Deceased Jacob Howard
Heirs Harriet Beckwith - daughter
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to have Negro man Jenkins to serve until the end of 1852 and then to be free. Also to have Negro woman Sarah to serve until the end of the year 1851 and then to be free. Negro child David to serve until the end of 1873 and then to be free.

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