Record #3976 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919 - Enduring Connections

County	Dorchester
Folio Number	THH 1:243
Probate Date	9/27/1841 will written 2/17/1838
Name of Deceased	William Harper
Heirs	Negroes
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will	Old John, Kate, Daniel, Mary, Hannah, Henny, Ann and Nancy are all to be manumitted immediately after testator's decease. Rents from the plantation left to William Rea (friend) to be made over to Daniel.

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