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

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Record #316 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Harmon, Henry
Name (Enslaved person) Harmon, Mary Harmon, John Henry Harmon, Jacob Harman, James Harmon, Sally E Harmon, Eliza Harmon, Hester Harmon, Alsean
Additional Information Henry Harmon free man of color frees his wife & children: wife Mary freed today, John 20 yo on 9 Nov 1836 when 22, Jacob 18 yo on 24 Mar 1837, James 16 on 11 Jan 1837 free at 22, Sally 14 on 5 Oct 1836 free at 18, Eliza 11 on 13 Nov 1836 free at 18, Hester 10 on 15 Dec 1836 free at 18, Allsina 12 mos old on 30 Jul 1836 free when 18 & any issue they may have to be free at birth
Document Date 1837 Apr 24
County Worcester
Liber JCH 4
Folio 296

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