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

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Record #420 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) Matilda Kenshaw
Name of Slaveholder Caleb Ross
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned
Volume AO37
Page 268
Date 24 Sept 1822
Conditions To Be Free Now free that service is completed.
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person daughter of Cesar Kenshaw. Matilda was bound to Ross by father until 18 yo, Signed in Laurel, De.

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