Abstracts of the Testamentary Proceedings of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, Volume XIV 1716-1719; Liber 23 (Pp. 44-402)Volume XIV contains abstracts of the records for the years 1716 to 1719, as found in the bulk of Liber 23. 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. This volume refers to more than 9,000 residents. Author: Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Jr.