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

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Record #731 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) Isaac, Hannah and Abram
Name of Slaveholder William Morris, Jun.
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned
Volume Q16
Page 437
Date 24 July 1805
Conditions To Be Free Isaac to serve term of 5 yrs from 1 Jan next. Hannah to serve 11 yrs from 1 next Dec. Abram to serve until 23 yo abt 16 yrs from April? Each to be free at end of their term.
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person Isaac abt 12 yo. Hannah abt 12 yo. Abram abt 8 yo.

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