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

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Record #52 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Smith, Isaac P
Name (Enslaved person) _Matilda
Additional Information 17 yo; reserves to George Handy, merchant of Philadelphia, her time in servitude to him & heirs until age 28 on Dec 1837 & then will be free
Document Date 1827 Oct 24
County Worcester
Liber AT
Folio 277

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