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

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Record #202 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) Abraham and Zachariah
Name of Slaveholder Nathaniel Ross
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned Curtis Jacob
Volume AG30
Page 72
Date 2 Jan 1812
Conditions To Be Free Abraham to serve Ross 4 yrs from today & then to be free. Zachariah to serve Ross 6 yrs from today then tbf
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person Nathaniel bought Abraham & Zachariah from Curtis Jacobs

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