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

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Record #1121 from Abstracts From the Land Records of Caroline County, Maryland

County Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range Q 1827- 1830
Page Number 347
Document Dates 15 Feb 1830 - 23 Feb 1830
Abstract John K. Harper, in cons. of 50 cents manumits negroes: woman Jude Turner, 23 years olf on 2 Aug 1828, on 2 Aug 1829 ; woman Minta Lewis, 21 yo on 11 Feb 1829, at age 26; boy Jacob Lewis, 16 yo on 29 Dec 1828, to be freed at age 27; girl Harriett Turner, 9 yo on 9 Oct 1828, at age 26; girl Mary Turner, 8 yo on 28 Nov 1828, at age 26; boy Caleb Turner, 7 yo on 15 June 1829, at age 26; negro girl Minney Turner, 5 yo on 1 Oct 1828, at age 26; girl Maria Turner, 4 yo on 28 Dec 1828, at age 26; girl Sarah Elizabeth Turner, 3 yo on 30 June 1829, at age 26; boy John Henry Turner, age 1 on 15 Jan 1829, at age 26. All issue of the females to be freed at age 26.

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