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

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Record #4116 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Dorchester
Folio Number THH 1:400
Probate Date 5/28/1853
Name of Deceased Thomas Brannock
Heirs Henrietta Brannock - wife
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to have Negro woman Julia aged 30 next October, Sam aged 28 the 1st day of August, Negro boy George aged 4 the 8th of October and Negro girl Tannettar aged 1 the 8th of the present month. All of testator's Negroes, along w/ their increase to be free when they arrive at age 35. [Note that will was disputed by children from his first marriage]

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