1877 Manuscript partial Will of Mary Denny of Talbot County, Maryland, from the Estate of Samuel Harrison
Easton, Md: 1877. Very Good. Item #17393
An 1877 Manuscript partial will and testament of Mary Denny of Talbot County, Maryland, from the estate of Samuel Harrison, 19th-century gentleman farmer and historian, and signed by him on the verso.
This document is also signed at the bottom by Tilghman N. Chance, the Registrar of Wills in Talbot County at the time.
In this will, Denny leaves a total of $9000, a substantial sum in those days, to various relatives, including Bradford Harrison, Addison Blaney Harrison, as well as directing Samuel Harrison, author of the document and executor of Denny's will, to invest the sum of $5000 to benefit Denny's grandsons.
This historic piece measures approximately 12" X 8" and is perfect for framing and display!
This historic document also bears the gold foil seal of Talbot County at the lower left.
Price: $65.00