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

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Record #4028 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Dorchester
Folio Number THH 1:291
Probate Date ca1849
Name of Deceased Francis Hayward
Heirs Thomas Hayward - eldest son
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will [this is a reproduction of will that had burned in courthouse fire in May 1852] To have Negro boy David to serve until the end of the year 1860 and then to be free. His wife Priscilla add to the accounting that she saw a change from 1860 to 1863 in the date of service for David so she did not approve the will

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