Annapolis, Maryland, Land Office; Will books, 18, page 218
Kent, Maryland, British America
Will of John Cole; [John Coles] Occupation: Planter
Will Date: 18 Dec 1723; Probate Date: 11 Jan 1723
Text: Cole (Coles), John, planter,Kent Co.,18th Dec., 1723; 11th Jan., 1723-4.
To wife Katherine, negro lad Denny, and dwelling plantation during life;
At her decease to son Peter and hrs.
To son John and heirs., 60 acres bought of Henry Ward.
To wife and children, residue of estate.
Executors to bind sons John, David, Mathew and Daniel to trades as they see fit.
Executors wife and son Peter.
Note mentions a debt due from John Johnson, admr. of estate of John Johnson, of Queen Anne's Co., to be added to estate.
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