clear space clear space clear space white space
A
 r c h i v e s   o f   M a r y l a n d   O n l i n e

PLEASE NOTE: The searchable text below was computer generated and may contain typographical errors. Numerical typos are particularly troubling. Click “View pdf” to see the original document.

  Maryland State Archives | Index | Help | Search		 search for:
clear space
white space
Kent County Register of Wills, 1781-1790
Volume 738, Page 264   View pdf image
 Jump to  
   << PREVIOUS  NEXT >>
clear space clear space clear space white space
                                                   {264}
   Witness was Present at the Same time and Signed her Name as a Witness
   to this Will together with these Deponants, in the Presence and at the
   Request of the Testator and in the Presence of each other —  ——
                               Before Jn.o Nicholson Reg.r Wills for K.t County
    On the 9.th day of March 1789 Then Came Hannah Massy the Widow
   of Abednego Massy late of Kent County deced and Quited her claim to the several
   Bequest and Devises made to her in the Will of her said Husband Deceased —
   and Elected in lieu thereof her dower, or third Part of the Deceaseds Estate
   both Real and Personal —     Before —    —
                          Jn.o Nicholson Reg.r Wills for K.t County ~
——————————————————————————————
   In the Name of God Amen I Elizabeth Jorden of Kent County in the State of
   Maryland Widow, being weak in Body, but Sound in mind Considering the uncertainties
   of Life, wishes to Settle my worely affairs —  First I Recommend my Soul to ~
   God, relying on his Great mercy —- Secondly I Give and bequeath to my Son, William
   Jordan, the Negro man Soloman, to belong to him and his Heirs forever — —
   3.d I Give and Bequeath to my Daughter Betsey Jordan all the Remainder of my —
   Property, Consisting in Negroes household Goods, and Debts, to her use and behoof
   forever   4.th I appoint and nominate my said Daughter Betsey ordan the
   Executrix of my Present will — Given under my hand and Seal, after first it having
   been Read to me and approved In Chester Town Kent County in the aforesaid State
   of Maryland this Twentyeth day of September in the year of our Lord one Thousand
   Seven hundred and Eighty four — —    —
    Signed Sealed and Delivered    |         Eliza.th Jordan   {Seal}
  and Acknowledged to be the last|
   Will of M.rs Eliz.th Jordan, in the Presence of Robert Reid, Hue Duplisses,
     Edward Worrell Jun.r —



  		clear space
clear space
white space

Please view image to verify text. To report an error, please contact us.
Kent County Register of Wills, 1781-1790
Volume 738, Page 264   View pdf image
 Jump to  
   << PREVIOUS  NEXT >>


This web site is presented for reference purposes under the doctrine of fair use. When this material is used, in whole or in part, proper citation and credit must be attributed to the Maryland State Archives. PLEASE NOTE: The site may contain material from other sources which may be under copyright. Rights assessment, and full originating source citation, is the responsibility of the user.

Tell Us What You Think About the Maryland State Archives Website!

An Archives of Maryland electronic publication.
For information contact mdlegal@mdarchives.state.md.us.

©Copyright  November 18, 2025
Maryland State Archives