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

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Record #1558 from Abstracts From the Land Records of Caroline County, Maryland

County Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range AA 1851-1853
Page Number 327
Document Dates 2 Oct 1852 - 5 Oct 1852
Abstract James Baynard (free negro) manumits his daughter Priss and her children: Harriett, Elizabeth, Nathan and Isaac. Priss, aged 35 to be free henceforth; the children at age 21. (see pg 328 for sale to Baynard)

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