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

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Record #314 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) Anus Obier, Cary Ann Obier, Drusilla Obier, Mary Hicks? Obier
Name of Slaveholder James Conwell
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned
Volume AK33
Page 520
Date 6 Sep 1817
Conditions To Be Free Anus to serve until 28 yo; 3 girls to serve until 25 yo
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person Anus (male) born 5 Nov 1809. Cary Ann born 18 Jan 1812, Drusilla born 13 Aug 1814, Mary Hicks born 25 June 1817. "...God's will that all humans …to be free…good conscience…"

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