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

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Record #49 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 58
Buyer or Manumitted Person Negro Cate
Seller or Owner William Collison
Transaction Type Deed of ManumissionManumisstion
Date 21 Feb 1848
Transaction Abstract Collison manumits Negro girl Cate 12 yo for $1 on 30 Dec 1865. All her increase during time of servitude to be set free - males at age 35 years and females at age of 30 years.

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