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

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Record #4175 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Dorchester
Folio Number THH 1:475
Probate Date 11/27/1856 will written 11/23/1856
Name of Deceased Sarah Medford
Heirs Mary Ann Jackson [likely Negro]
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to have Negro boy Solomon Martin Jackson son of the said Mary Ann and aged about 12 and to serve her until he is free by a former manumission which will take place when he arrives at the age of 21

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