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

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Record #338 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Handy, John
Name (Enslaved person) Tilghman, Leah
Additional Information John Handy, freeman. Leah 39 yo
Document Date 1854 Jan 3
County Somerset
Liber LW 2
Folio 457

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