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

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Record #28 from Instruments of Freedom, Deeds and Wills of Emancipation Northampton County, Virginia 1782 to 1864

Page 35
Name of Enslaver Elizabeth Wise
Document type Indenture
Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People Between Elizabeth Wise & Negro Man Servant Jack in consideration of faithful service rendered to her, she manumits & sets free Jack as fully and completely as can be done. Signed Elizabeth Wise.
Date 15 Jan 1799

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