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

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Record #381 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) George
Name of Slaveholder Samuel Ratcliff of South Milford
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned Daniel Sturgis, dec'd
Volume AM35
Page 487
Date 1 Nov 1822
Conditions To Be Free to be free when 22 yo - on 1 Mar 1837 - to serve 15 yrs 4 mos
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person George 6 yr 9 mos old was sold at public auction by admin of Daniel Sturgis, dec'd & purchased by Ratcliff.

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