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

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Record #739 from Manumissions in Sussex County Land Records, 1639-1843

Name of Enslaved Person(s) London, Isaac & Sandy & girls Phillis & Charity
Name of Slaveholder William Polk
Previous Owner(s) Mentioned
Volume Q16
Page 446
Date 25 June 1805
Conditions To Be Free London, Isaac & Sandy to be free at 25 yo. Phillis & Charity at 21 yo.
Description, Age, and Other Information about Enslaved Person "…contrary to laws of God…" London born Feb 1795. Isaac b.March 1795. Sandy b. Jan 1797. Phillis June 1801. Charity b. Mar 1803.

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