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

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Record #4088 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Dorchester
Folio Number THH 1:362
Probate Date 5/6/1847
Name of Deceased Nathan Richardson
Heirs Simon Cornish - Negro
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to serve testator's family for 5 years following testator's decease and then to be free provided that if "he is ever known to drink and Spiritous liquer" then he forfeits his freedom.

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