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

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Record #3857 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 William J. Howard - son
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to have Negro man John to serve until the end of the year 1858 and then to be free. Negro boy LIttle Joe to serve until the end of 1864 and then to be free. Negro girl Mary Ann to serve until the end of 1871 and then to be free.

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