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

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Record #569 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 405
Buyer or Manumitted Person Sarah Catharine Stephens
Seller or Owner Darius Stephens
Transaction Type Deed of Manumission
Date 23 Apr 1859
Transaction Abstract Darius Stephens manumits Negro Sarah Catharine Stephens; freedom to commence 11 May 1866. Signed 16 Apr 1859.

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