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

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Record #51 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Purnell, Littleton alias Bush
Name (Enslaved person) _Leah
Additional Information Purnell, black man, 1 cent frees daughter Leah 6 yo who he bought from Charles Rider of SO, she to serve father 11 yrs from today & then to be free. If during service she has issue, male to be free at 21 yo & female at 16 yo.
Document Date 1828 Jan 25
County Worcester
Liber AT
Folio 509

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