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

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Record #284 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 33
Buyer or Manumitted Person Harriet Dutton, Negro & her children
Seller or Owner John Kirby
Transaction Type Deed of Manumission
Date 27 Dec 1852
Transaction Abstract Kirby manumits Harriet Dutton, 32 yo and her children: girl Abby 11 yo, she to serve Kirby & his heirs until 24 Sep 1871 & then to be free; William 8 yo to serve until 29 Jun 1874 & then to be free; boy Willis 7 yo to serve until 25 Dec 1875 & then to be free; boy Noah 4 yo to serve until 16 Oct 1878 & then to be free; girl Margaret 3 yo to serve until 6 May 1879 & then to be free. Signed 27 Nov 1852.

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