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

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Record #4179 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Dorchester
Folio Number THH 1:476
Probate Date 2/10/1857 will written 6/10/1856
Name of Deceased Thomas Breerwood
Heirs Thomas Henry Brerwood - son
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to have Negro girl Harriet to serve as a slave for life, but should she be a "good and obedient servant" for him to set her free when she arrives at age 30

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