| Name of Enslaved Person(s) | Grace, Minta, Zadock, Juber, Philis, Rose, Mary, Henny, Will, Joe & Jim |
|---|---|
| Name of Slaveholder | Joseph S. Collins |
| Previous Owner(s) Mentioned | – |
| Volume | Q16 |
| Page | 420 |
| Date | 23 Dec 1803 |
| Conditions To Be Free | Grace to be free 1 Jan next. Minta tbf 1 Jan next. Zadock & Juber to serve 10 yr term & tbf 1 Jan 1814. Philis, Rose, Mary & Henny (all girls) tbf at age of 25 yrs. And their boys Will, Joe & Jim tbf at 28 yo. |
| Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person | Women: Grace & Minta. Men: Zadock & Juber. After recording manumission, Collins has given 3 children (1 boy & 2 girls) to their mothers & resign his right to Mary, Henny & Jim to prevent disputes. Ages of other chlldren: Joe 6 yo in Aug next & Will now 5 yo. Signed 9 March 1805. Dorchester Cty,, Md |
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