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

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Record #412 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) Absolam
Name of Slaveholder James Newbold of Lewes & Rehoboth Hundred
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned
Volume AO37
Page 140
Date 10 May 1825
Conditions To Be Free after 9 yrs & 6 mos from 10th day this month in May to be free
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person 19 yo

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