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

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Record #609 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Worcester
Folio Number MH27:43
Probate Date 23 Sep 1823
Name of Deceased Billy Fooks
Heirs Negro girl --ley, Negro girl F---Ann, Boy Joshua
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will to be free at age of 25 yo being born 25 April 1817. F--- Ann be free at 25 yo being born 10 Mar 1819. Joshua be free at 31 yo provided he conduct himself well; if not then he shall serve until 35 yo; Joshua being born 6 Apr 1805

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