Captain Berry's Will
Overview:
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In this exercise you will examine the original probate records relating
to the estate of Captain William Berry. First turn to the Orphan's Court
Proceedings taken from from Maryland State Archives PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY
REGISTER OF WILLS (Orphan's Court Proceedings) 1777-1790. MSA C 1275-1.
Click here for:
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For the original inventory of Berry's personal effects taken from Maryland
State Archives, PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY REGISTER OF WILLS (Original Inventories),
MSA C 1229-28-24, click
here.
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For the original accounting of the disposition of Berry's estate taken
from Maryland State Archives, PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY REGISTER OF WILLS
(Administration Accounts), [ST 1 9806], MSA C 1144-5, click
here.
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Compare the original
manuscript of the proceedings to the transcript.
Are there any differences?
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Who are the principal players?
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What do you learn about Berry and his family from the inventory
and the account?
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©Ed Papenfuse
Email: edp@mdarchives.state.md.us