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

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Record #660 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) Sarah and Harriet
Name of Slaveholder Caleb Rodney of Lewes
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned Richard Howard
Volume Q16
Page 337
Date 18 Dec 1800
Conditions To Be Free Sarah to be free now. Harriott to serve 23 yrs until 25 yo then to be free.
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person Rodney having bill of sale from Richard Howard. Sarah 34 yo & her child Harriet 20 mos old. "liberty is natural…right of every person…"

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