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

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Record #810 from Abstracts From the Land Records of Caroline County, Maryland

County Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range M 1817- 1820
Page Number 597
Document Dates 4 Feb 1820 - 8 Feb 1820
Abstract Daniel Cheezum, Jr. manumits negro woman Jenny, a healthy, strong woman, abt 36; but to serve me 6 years after 1 Jan 1820, any increase to serve me until they are aged 30 - negro girl Mary, aged 4, to serve 26 years after 1 Jan 1820, any increase to serve me until they are aged 28 - negro girl Meriah, aged 2, to serve 28 years after 1 Jan 1820, her increase to be freed at age 28 - also negro boy Caleb, an infant, to serve 30 years after 1 Jan 1820.

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