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

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Record #279 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Dennis, Valentine
Name (Enslaved person) _John
Additional Information Valentine Dennis, late of MD freed John by his will; to take effect after 1 Nov 1852 reserving for himself his use in the meantime. Littleton T Dennis was paid $150 by Robert H. Marshal, resident of MD, is assinged John for 10 yrs from 1 Nov 1842 to 1 Nov 1852
Document Date 1842 Apr 3
County Worcester
Liber GMH 6
Folio 284

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