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

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Record #65 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) Frank Horsey
Name of Slaveholder William Davis
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned Mary Smith
Volume AC26
Page 18
Date 27 Aug 1806
Conditions To Be Free x
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person Frank seized by George Smith Constable due to suit of Nathan Huff? & Peter Parker, advertised for sale. Freed due to Davis "motivated by principal of religion to keep fellow creatures in bondage." Frank abt 50 yo.

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