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

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Record #529 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 341
Buyer or Manumitted Person Ann, Negro
Seller or Owner James N. Shearman
Transaction Type Deed of Manumission
Date 13 May 1858
Transaction Abstract James N. Shearman manumits Negro woman Ann 43 yo to commence date presents Signed 13 May 1858.

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