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

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Record #104 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State Delaware
County Sussex
Liber: Folio C3:188
Date (Signed) x
Date (Probate) 1/21/1779
Deceased John Stratton Burton
Heirs Sarah H. Burton - wife
Abstract to have the use of Negroes Cato & Diner during her natural life and after her death Cato to testator's son John and Diner to daughter Lidia

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