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

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Record #70 from Instruments of Freedom, Deeds and Wills of Emancipation Northampton County, Virginia 1782 to 1864

Page 68
Name of Enslaver Laban J. Gunter
Document type Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People Whereas my slave Parker Gunter has enlisted in service of United States: in consideration thereof, I manumit & release Parker Gunter in consideration of said enlistment to commence from 30 Oct 1863, the date of his enlistment in 10th Regiment of Colored Troops in service of United States. Signed by Laban J. Guner 23 Nov 1864.
Date 23 Nov 1864

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