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

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Record #526 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) Castitia and Henry
Name of Slaveholder Henry Little
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned Elizabeth Wright of Sussex
Volume AV44
Page 388
Date 24 Jan 1835
Conditions To Be Free Castitia to be free after 10 yrs of service. Henry to serve until 25 yo. Both to make good any cost for lost service.
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person Catitia born Aug 1811. Her son Henry born 15 Oct 1832., bought from Elizabeth Wright of Seaford, wife of Jacob Wright.

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