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

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Record #204 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 319
Buyer or Manumitted Person Negro man Tom or Thomas
Seller or Owner John S. Mitchell
Transaction Type Deed of Manumission
Date 12 Mar 1851
Transaction Abstract John S. Mitchell manumits Negro man Tom 28 yo on 1 Jan when he attains age of 40 years. Signed 21 Feb 1851.

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