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

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Record #613 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 485
Buyer or Manumitted Person Howard Farrarra, negro
Seller or Owner William Billops
Transaction Type Deed of Manumission
Date 28 Feb 1860
Transaction Abstract William Billops manumits Negro slave Howard Farrarra 44 yo; freedom to commence from date of these presents. Signed 27 Feb 1860.

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