Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #249 from Abstracts From the Land Records of Caroline County, Maryland

County Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range E 1794- 1797
Page Number 516
Document Dates 29 Aug 1793 - 15 Nov 1796
Abstract John Henry of Dorchester Co. manumits negro man Simon - who will be hired in the future at £6 a year and as soon as his hire shall amount to £20, shall be free. 9 Nov 1796 I (John Henry) have received the sum of £20 from my negro man Simon and now complying with my former engagement, manumit him at full liberty.

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