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

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Record #668 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) Peter Burton and David Burton
Name of Slaveholder Caleb Rodney of Lewes
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned
Volume Q16
Page 345
Date 27 Oct 1801
Conditions To Be Free to be free after term of serving of Peter for 4 yr term & service by Daivd to Bristol Little until 21 yo
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person Peter is 52 yo 7 his son David 6 yo. To be known as Peter & David Burton.

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