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

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Record #548 from Upper Shore Manumissions (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Age 29
County Talbot
Date  
Document  
Slave Owner First Name John
Slave Owner Last Name Sears
Sex F
First Name Ellen
Last Name Thomas
Date Manumitted 1858-06-02
Date Recorded 1858-06-02
Details Notes: Manumitted by John L. and Arrianna Sears. The Sears are from Philadelphia but the deed is filed in Talbot County. Henceforth free. Source: msa_sc5977_scm13248 Sourcecitation: SC5977 Source Page: 119
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