| Page | 27 |
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| Name of Enslaver | John Giddens |
| Document type | Deed of Emancipation |
| Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People | I set free the following negro slaves at expiration or term of years as follows: woman Sarah TBF 1 Jan 1791; five children of same woman - Rachel 14 yo on 20 Sep 1790 to be free on 20 Sep 1801; Comfort 12 yo on 10 Sep 1790 TBF on 10 Sep 1803; George 9yo 15 Nov 1790 TBF 15 Nov 1806; Milley 4 yo on 1 May 1790 TBF 1 May 1811; Jenny 2 yo on 19 Aug 1790 TBF on 19 Aug 1813; at which time the last five will have arrived at age of 25 yrs. Signed John Giddens. |
| Date | 14 Sep 1790 |
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