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

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Record #1159 from Abstracts From the Land Records of Caroline County, Maryland

County Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range R 1831-1833
Page Number 69
Document Dates 19 Aug 1831 - 3 Sept 1831
Abstract Daniel Cheezum manumits negro woman Harriett Jackson, abt. 30 to serve one years after 1 Jan 1832, and her increase, if any, to serve until age 30 - Louis Jackson, her son, abt. 9 to serve 20 years until age 30 - Louis Jackson, her son, abt. 9 to serve 20 years until 1 Jan 1852. Her daughter Ann Meriah Jackson, abt 4, to serve to 1 Jan 1857, and her increase, if any until age 30. Her son Perry Mathis Jackson, abt. 2, to serve until 1 Jan 1859. My mulatto girl, Harriett Gibson, purchased of R. H. Goldsborough, abt. 13, to serve until 1 Jan 1849, her increase until age 30.

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