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

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Record #189 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) Rachel Wingate
Name of Slaveholder Foss Wingate, Negro of Dagsborough Hundred
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned John Wingate
Volume AF29
Page 363
Date 5 April 1811
Conditions To Be Free She to be free after term of one month & to be known as Rachel Wingate.
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person Rachel is daughter of Foss who purchased her from John Wingate when she was infant. Foss set free by John's will. Rachel now living with Foss. Rachel 20 yo.

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