| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Folio Number | THH 1:93 |
| Probate Date | 9/28/1848 will written 3/10/1848 |
| Name of Deceased | William S. Howard |
| Heirs | Joanna Howard - wife |
| Black Individuals Mentioned in Will | to have Negro woman Violet to serve until she arives at the age of 35 and then to be free and also to have Negro girl Sarah to serve her until the end of 1865 and then to be free. Also to have Negro boy Darius aged 18 to serve until the end of the year 1865 and then to be free. to have all Negroes left testator by the will of his father and they are to be free at the times mentioned in the will. |
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