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

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Record #452 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 254
Buyer or Manumitted Person Lucy Cornish, Negro
Seller or Owner Sophia S. Keene
Transaction Type Deed of manumission
Date 26 Jan 1857
Transaction Abstract Sophia S. Keen manumits Lucy Cornish commencing on 1 Jan 1860. Signed 12 Jan 1857.

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