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

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Record #373 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 138
Buyer or Manumitted Person John Ross, Negro
Seller or Owner Martha A. Cook, Ann M. Cook & William A. Cook
Transaction Type Deed of Manumission
Date 18 Nov 1854
Transaction Abstract Martha Ann Cook, Ann Maria Cook & William A. Cook, widow & children of Thomas Cook of Cambridge, manumit Negro John Ross 28 yo when he attains age 35 on 1 Jan 1852. Signed 9 Nov 1854.

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