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

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Record #26 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 25
Buyer or Manumitted Person Negro Garretson
Seller or Owner Mary P. Ford
Transaction Type Deed of ManumissionManumisstion
Date 13 Sep 1847
Transaction Abstract Ford manumits Negro lad Garrison 17 yo after he reaches age 41 yo and then to be free. Signed 18 Aug 1847

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