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

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Record #46 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 55
Buyer or Manumitted Person William W. Laird
Seller or Owner Martha Ellen Parker
Transaction Type Deed of ManumissionManumisstion
Date 18 Jan 1848
Transaction Abstract Laird manumits Negro girl Martha Ellen Parker 8 yo. Signed 17 Jan 1848.

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