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

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Record #318 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) Jerry, Minty, Biner, Joshua, Jone, Mary
Name of Slaveholder Peggy Allen & David Allen of Sussex, De & William Allen of Dorchester Co.,Md
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned William Allen, dec'd
Volume AL34
Page 126
Date 26 Dec 1816
Conditions To Be Free Jerry to be free 16 Feb 1819. Minty tbf immediatly. Girl Biner tbf 24 Sept 1832. Joshua tbf in 22 yrs 6 mos.
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person Joshua 2 yrs 6 mos old. Twins Jone & Mary children of Jerry & Minty abt 6 wks old.

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