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

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Record #6 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Worcester
Folio Number MH4:4
Probate Date 11 Feb 1806
Name of Deceased Esther Whittington
Heirs Negro woman Bridget
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will "It is my will and desire in conformity with the dying request of my deceased daughter Jane Whittington, that my Negro woman Bridget be emancipated." Negro girl Alice of Bridget to her father commonly called Free Davy alias Davy Roach.

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