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

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Record #22 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) Milford & Bett
Name of Slaveholder Josiah Peper [Pepper], Grantor
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned Joseph Peper, Grantor
Volume Z
Page 88
Date 20 Sep 1803
Conditions To Be Free Josiah Peper was Grantee from his father of Negroes Milford & Bett.
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person Deed of Gift; not manumission. love & affection of Joseph for son Josiah. Milford 10 yo. Bett 12 yo.

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