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

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Record #271 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) Alse
Name of Slaveholder John Haslet
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned Ann Godwine of Milford
Volume AI32
Page 170
Date 10 Sept 1815
Conditions To Be Free to serve Haslet 9 yr term starting 17 April 1812 then to be free - as per bill of sale
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person 17 April 1812 Godwine sold 20 yr old woman Alse to Joseph Haslet . Freeing her due to motive of humanity after term served.

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