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

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Record #914 from Wills from Sussex County, Delaware, 1751-1883

State Delaware
County Sussex
Liber: Folio F6:92
Date (Signed) 2/15/1803
Date (Probate) 3/15/1803
Deceased Joseph Johnson, Broad Creek Hundred
Heirs Thomas Johnson - son
Abstract servitude of Negro boy Elijah, who was 12 on October 1 of last year; to be set free at age 28. Servitude of Negro girl Lyd, (daugher of Sarah) who was four on November 1 of last year and then to e set free at age 28.

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