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

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Record #591 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) James
Name of Slaveholder Peter White of Lewes, merchant
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned
Volume P15
Page 30
Date 20 Oct 1792
Conditions To Be Free set free today but to be bound by indenture to serve until 28 yo & free to asign term to whomever he wants in Philadelphia or to merchant George Latimore of Phil.
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person 9 yr 7 mos old

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