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

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Record #553 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 379
Buyer or Manumitted Person Mary Elizabeth, Negro
Seller or Owner Jeremiah C. Wright
Transaction Type Deed of Manumission
Date 18 Nov 1858
Transaction Abstract Wright manumits Negro girl Elizabeth 3 yo; freedom to commence 25 Dec 1871. Signed 18 Nov 1858.

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