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

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Record #136 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) Milla, Bill & Jim
Name of Slaveholder Isaac Short
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned
Volume AD27
Page 416
Date 16 Sep1808
Conditions To Be Free Milla to serve 5 yrs 11 mos, Bill to serve 23 yrs, Jim to serve 24 yrs 10 mos.then to be free.
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person " slavery contrary to laws of God…" Milla 17 yo, Bill 2 yo Oct next, Jim 2 mos old

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