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

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Record #4024 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Dorchester
Folio Number THH 1:282
Probate Date 2/1/1851 will written 1/19/1851
Name of Deceased John W. D. Travers
Heirs Eliza Emor Travers - sister
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to have Negro chld Julia Ann slave for life. To have Negro boy Tom slave for life.

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