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

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Record #707 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) Hannah, Patt and Sam, Henry
Name of Slaveholder William Dickerson
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned
Volume Q16
Page 401
Date 3 April 1804
Conditions To Be Free to be free after terms of service: Hannah -1 Jan 1807. Patt -1 Jan 1819. Sam - 24 Feb 1825. Henry- 24 May 1828.
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person "fully set free all my Negros" Hannah 24 yo. Patt 6 yo. Sam 4 yo. Henry's age not stated.

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