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

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Record #587 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 430
Buyer or Manumitted Person George Pinkett
Seller or Owner Eliza Waggaman
Transaction Type Deed of Manumission
Date 22 Jan 1859
Transaction Abstract Eliza Waggaman manumits Negro slave George Pinkett. He is 6 feet high of dark complexion under 45 years of age. Signed 22 Jan 1859.

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