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

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Record #615 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 486
Buyer or Manumitted Person Daniel Henry
Seller or Owner Jeremiah P. Wright
Transaction Type Deed of Manumission
Date 9 Mar 1860
Transaction Abstract Jeremiah C. Wright manumits Negro Daniel Henry 4 yo on 29 Apr next, as sold to Wright by Thomas J. Dail, administrator of Wiliam Wright. Freedom to commence from time attains age of 25 yo [note that entry above reads 35 yo]. Signed 9 Mar 1860.

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