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

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Record #734 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Worcester
Folio Number MH27:244
Probate Date 9 Oct 1826
Name of Deceased Ebenezer Leonard
Heirs Negroes Moses, Ben, Abraham, Sam, Harriet, Alexander, Leah, Henny, Eby's child Elijah
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will That negro man Moses be free at 8 years from this date (written 26 Aug 1826); Ben at 10 years, Abraham at 14 years, Sam at 20 years, Harriet at 20 years; Alexander at 28 years; Leah at 28 years; Henny at 29 years; Eby's child called Elijah at 31 years.

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