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

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Record #522 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 333
Buyer or Manumitted Person Charles Camper, Negro
Seller or Owner Josiah Carroll & others
Transaction Type Deed of Manumission
Date 6 April 1858
Transaction Abstract Willliam J. Vane, Sophia E. Vane, Josiah Carroll, Ann P. S. Carroll & Samuel T. Robinson manumit Negro man Charles Camper 44 yo, 5' 6" high, of a dark chestnut color with a scar over his right eye. His freedom to commence from date of these presents. Signed 3 Apr 1858.

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