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

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Record #590 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Worcester
Folio Number MH27:3
Probate Date 14 Feb 1823
Name of Deceased Solomon Shockley
Heirs Negro felllow Davey & woman Silvey
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to be freed and if they are not able to support themselves, that sons Elijah & Solomon Shockley shall maintain them on the plantation

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