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

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Record #4001 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Dorchester
Folio Number THH 1:255
Probate Date 10/24/1849
Name of Deceased Edward Hughes, colored man
Heirs John Wesley Hughes - son, Edward Hughes - son, Sarah Elizabeth Hughes - daughter
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to have the remainder of the estate to be divided among them. to receive a "good English Education" out of the funds which testator leaves them even though it might reduce the principal of their estate. [race not mentioned]

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