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

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Record #227 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 361
Buyer or Manumitted Person Ritty Kennard, Negro
Seller or Owner John Keene
Transaction Type Deed of Manumission
Date 20 Sep 1851
Transaction Abstract John Keene manumits Negro woman Ritty Kennard 43 yo. Signed 20 Sep 1851.

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