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

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Record #550 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) Stephan Spicer
Name of Slaveholder Lewis Spicer
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned
Volume AAB50
Page 56
Date 31 May 1841
Conditions To Be Free by this writing he is freed & discharged from service
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person over the age of 35 yo."...Although he was within age provided by law acknowledging my estate to be bound for his maintenance in case any disability hereafter…renders him incapable of maintaining himself…"

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