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

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Record #526 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 337
Buyer or Manumitted Person Sundry Negroes
Seller or Owner Anthony C. Thompson
Transaction Type Deed of Manumission
Date 27 Apr 1858
Transaction Abstract Anthony C. Thompson manumits Negro slaves: Kitty Manoky due to commence from 1 Jan 1863, child James Henry 3 mos to commence 1 Jan 1888; child Martin Kiah aged about 6 mos to commence 1 Jan 1888; child Walter Scott Tyler 2 yo to commence 1 Jan 1886. Signed 26 Apr 1858.

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