Kent County State of Delaware Sst: The Deposition of Mary Thomas of the County aforesaid aged forty five Years (Taken at the request of Negro Jane) Deposeth and sayeth (to wit) that she, this Deponant has often John Watts and Nancy his Wife both say that neither the aforesaid negro Jane, or any of her Children should serve any person after they the said John Watts and Nancy his Wife died, but at their death they should all be free, and further safety not. Mary Thomas her mark

Taken and sworn to this 12th day of Augt. 1793 Before Thomas White

A true Copy Test Francis Many Recorder

Delaware, U.S., Land Records, 1677-1947, Kent County, Roll 787, Image 204, Book D, Vol 2, Page 174. Ancestry: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61025/images/31303_221874-00203?pId=2436522

Transcribed 23 Sep 2024 by Nancy Maliwesky