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African Nova Scotians in the Age of Slavery and Abolition

Will of Ann Cosby (née Winniett) of Annapolis Royal
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The aged widow of Alexander Cosby ("Madam Cosby") manumits her three slaves, setting them free at her death which took place in October 1788.

Date: 14 March 1788

Reference: Nova Scotia Archives  Annapolis County probate records estate case file C11 (microfilm 19013)

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