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

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Record #42 from Instruments of Freedom, Deeds and Wills of Emancipation Northampton County, Virginia 1782 to 1864

Page 51
Name of Enslaver Sally Satchell Jun.
Document type Deed of Emancipation
Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People I emancipate the following Negro Slaves: Francis Green, Nancy Green, Adah Green, George Green, Harry Green, Maria Green & Major Green and the progeny of the females as followeth. Fanny when her youngeschild arrives at age of 6 yrs each of the girls as they arrive at 21 yrs provided they have no children until they arrive at that age. but in case they do so serve until youngest child they may have (before might have gone free) arrives at age of 6 yrs. Boys George, Harry & Major to go free at 25 yo unless either male or female found guilty of theft, to serve until they pay value & hire four fold. In case of absconding from Service shall serve fourfold the time absconded. Signed by Sally Satchell 3 Jan 1806
Date 3 Jan 1806

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