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

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Record #611 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 483
Buyer or Manumitted Person David Lockerman, Negro
Seller or Owner Isaac Davis
Transaction Type Deed of Manumission
Date 11 Feb 1860
Transaction Abstract Isaac Davis, in consideration of good conduct as a servant, manumits Negro slave David Lockerman 43 yo on 22 Dec 1859. He is 5 feet eight inches high, dark black and weighs about 160 pounds. Freedom to commence 1 Mar 1860. Signed 8 Feb 1860.

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