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

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Record #1246 from Abstracts From the Land Records of Caroline County, Maryland

County Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range T 1835 - 1838
Page Number 452
Document Dates 20 Apr 1838
Abstract Certificate of Removal. "On 23 Mar 1838 I removed from Caroline Co. to Sussex Co., Delaware for the purpose of cultivating my farm that I have there under rent, the following slaves: Jeremiah, abt 26; Henry, 14; Byard, Daniel, 12: Ann 11 - and it is my intention to remove for the same purpose: Ceal, abt 20 and Levin, abt 15 - and further certify that the farm in Delaware is not more than 2 miles distant from my place of residence. Signed: Caleb P. Davis.

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