| Name of Enslaved Person(s) | Dark, Nance, Sarah, Betsey, Mary |
|---|---|
| Name of Slaveholder | Shadrach Short of George Town |
| Previous Owner(s) Mentioned | – |
| Volume | AM35 |
| Page | 454 |
| Date | 28 Jan 1823 |
| Conditions To Be Free | Dark to be free 1 Jan 1832, Nance tbf 1 Jan 1837, Sarah tbf 1 Jan 1839, Betsey tbf 1 Jan 1842, Mary tbf 1 Jan 1846 |
| Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person | Dark (girl) 17 yo, Nance 12 yo, Sarah 10 yo, Betsey 8 yo, Mary 3 yo |
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