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

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Record #4085 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Dorchester
Folio Number THH 1:360
Probate Date 4/15/1821 will written 3/21/1821
Name of Deceased Levin Simmons
Heirs Rebecca Simmons - daughter
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to have Negro boy Dennis and Harry both to serve until they arrive at the age of 35 and then to be free. To have Negro girl Harriet to serve until she arrives at age 30 and then to be free. Negros to be given to her at her mother's discretion.

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