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

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Record #285 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Smith, Samuel K
Name (Enslaved person) _Sarah Waters, Matilda Dennis, Henry King, Sarah or Sally
Additional Information Smith purchased Sarah from William Quinton admin of Mrs Mary or Polly Martin @ 1822; Sarah born @1806 & now @ 30 yo. Her children: Matilda Waters born 4 Jan 1831 now 13 y 10 mos, Henry Dennis born 10 Mar 1837 now 7 yr 8 mos on 10 Nov 1844 & daughter Sally or Sarah King b 23 Apr 1841 & is 3 yr 6 mos & 10 days on 3 Nov 1844
Document Date 1844 Nov 9
County Worcester
Liber GMH 7
Folio 540

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