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

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Record #60 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) Susannah & her child Stephen
Name of Slaveholder Nicholas Vandyke of New Castle County
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned Dixcson Harris
Volume AB25
Page 521
Date 28 Nov 1806
Conditions To Be Free Susannah to serve term of 8 yrs 4 mos from today. Stephen to serve until 21 yo.
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person Bill of Sale. Harris to Vandyke. Susannah abt 21 yo; Stephen abt 9 mos.

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