Abstracts of the Testamentary Proceedings of the Prerogative Court of Maryland. Volume XV
Author | : Vernon L. Jr. Skinner |
Publisher | : Genealogical Publishing Com |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 2009-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780806353760 |
ISBN-13 | : 0806353767 |
Rating | : 4/5 (767 Downloads) |
Download or read book Abstracts of the Testamentary Proceedings of the Prerogative Court of Maryland. Volume XV written by Vernon L. Jr. Skinner and published by Genealogical Publishing Com. This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume XV of this series consists of abstracts of the records for the period 1719-1721, as found in Liber 24 and part of 25. The abstracts are arranged chronologically by court session. For the most part, the transcriptions state the names of the principals (testators, heirs, witnesses, administrators, and so forth) as well as details of bequests, names of slaves, appraisers, and more. In all, this volume refers to between 7,500 and 8,000 residents of the Province of Maryland during the first quarter of the 18th century.