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

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Record #441 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 244
Buyer or Manumitted Person John Ross, Negro
Seller or Owner Josiah J. Meekins
Transaction Type Deed of Manumission
Date 13 Nov 1856
Transaction Abstract Josiah J. Meekins of Shelby county, Missouri, manumits Negro man John Ross 37 yo of dark color, stout, resident of Dorchester county, Signed 1 Sep 1856.

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