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

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Record #37 from Instruments of Freedom, Deeds and Wills of Emancipation Northampton County, Virginia 1782 to 1864

Page 41
Name of Enslaver Solomon Becket
Document type Deed of Emancipation
Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People Solomon Becket purchases son Isaac of Col. Nathaniel Darby and Isaac has now become Solomon's slave. In consideration of natural love & affection Solomon bears his son, he frees him as soon as he arrives at age 21 yrs; now being 9 yo in Jan 1803. Signed with his mark by Solomon Becket 13 Dec 1802..
Date 13 Dec 1802

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