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

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Record #255 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) David, Alce, Hariot, Siner & Love
Name of Slaveholder William Shockley
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned
Volume AH31
Page 310
Date 20 Jan 1814
Conditions To Be Free David to be free when 28 yo. Woman Alce tbf at 26 yo. Hariet tbf in 18 yrs from from 24 Dec 1813 when 22 yrs 7 mos old. Siner tbf in 20 yrs from 24 of Dec 1813 when 22 yr 7 mos old. Love tbf in 21 yrs from 24 Dec 1813 when 21 yrs 5 mos old
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person x

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