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

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Record #173 from Abstracts of Maryland County Land Records, 1769-1803

State Maryland
County Worcester
Liber: Folio R:249
Date (written/recorded) 1 Jul 1796
Grantor: Grantee
Abstract Manumission. "Whereas I have purchased my daughter Nelli Stevens and her girl named Anna of John Watson for the consideration of in full he has givenme a receipt wherefore I do hereby manumit her my said daughter and her child". Nelli being about 21 years and the child age 4 years. Signed: Littleton Stevens.

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