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

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Record #3860 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 Joshua, Littleton and Pally - three eldest Negroes
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to have their freedom at testator's decrease and testator instructs that should any of the above named Negroes run away or abscond then they are to serve for life.

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