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

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Record #3904 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Dorchester
Folio Number THH 1:171
Probate Date 7/28/1827 will written 7/12/1827
Name of Deceased Thomas Lecompte
Heirs Daniel Lecompte - brother
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to have Negro boy Thomas for his natural life and then to testator's nephew Samuel and to serve Samuel four years and then to be free. To have Negro girl Affa to serve for his natural life and then to be at his disposal until the year 1838 and then to be free.

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