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

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Record #458 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 260
Buyer or Manumitted Person Henry Stevens, Negro
Seller or Owner William L. Hearn
Transaction Type Deed of Manumission
Date 2 Mar 1857
Transaction Abstract William L. Hearn manumits for $1 Negro man Henry Stevens 43 yo. Signed 12 Jan 1852.

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