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

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Record #408 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Bennett, Anthony B
Name (Enslaved person) _Mary
Additional Information Richard Bennett of SO dec'd in 1843 devised girl Mary to his brother Anthony B Bennett to serve Anthony until she's 35 yo & then to be free. John B Slemons who has been resident of So Cty for a year pd $300 to Anthony Bennett. She to be Slemon's slave until 35 yo. She will be 11 on 25 Dec next. To serve until 25 Dec 1873.
Document Date 1849 Nov 5
County Somerset
Liber WP 4
Folio 379

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