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

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Record #392 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) Handy and Festus
Name of Slaveholder Mary Harris of Indian River Hundred
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned
Volume AM35
Page 584
Date 17 May 1823
Conditions To Be Free Handy to be free 1 April 1829 & Festus tbf 1 July 1832 after terms of servitude.
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person Handy 22 yo. Festus 19 yo.

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