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

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Record #277 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Purnell, George
Name (Enslaved person) Purnell, Zadok Purnell, George Purnell, Charlotte Ann
Additional Information free man of color manumits his 3 children- Zadock 21 on 1 Jun 1842; George 18 on 4 Jan 1843; Charlotte Ann 19 on 15 Mar 1842. Zadok & George to serve father George until 24 yo, Charlotte until 22 yo but if father dies before these ages, they are to be free at his death
Document Date 1842 Mar 1
County Worcester
Liber GMH 5
Folio 231

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