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

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Record #334 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) Joshua, Rachel, Ceasor & Dorset
Name of Slaveholder George Wafton and wife Prudence of Cedar Creek Hundred
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned
Volume AL34
Page 525
Date 13 Nov 1819
Conditions To Be Free Joshua & Rachel to be free now. Ceasor to serve 3 yrs from today then free. Dorset to serve for 7 yrs then tbf.
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person Joshua 34 yo. Rachel 32 yo. Ceasor 30 yo. Dorset 26 yo.

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