| State | Maryland |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester |
| Liber: Folio | M:173 |
| Date (written/recorded) | 4/26/1787 |
| Grantor: Grantee | – |
| Abstract | Manumission. Jacob Armstrong [likely Negro] "being desirous to set free and Manumit my daughter Lycia Armstrong born of my wife Comfort, Slave to a certain William Selby (SH) for and in consideration of the natural love and affection that I bear unto my said daughter Lycia, do hereby set free and manumit my said daughter and that her freedom shall commence and take effect immediately upon her, my said daughter, Lycia, arrives to the full age of sixteen years". |
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