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

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Record #970 from Wills from Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester & Wicomico Counties of Maryland, 1783-1919

County Worcester
Folio Number LPS1:33
Probate Date 1 Dec 1834
Name of Deceased Peter Townsend
Heirs George C. Townsend - son
Black Individuals Mentioned in Will Negro man Isaac shall serve him for a term of eight years from 1 January next and then to be freed. Negro girl Cary shall serve son George for a term of 22 years & then be freed.

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