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

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Record #1063 from Sussex County, Delaware Tax Assessments, 1801-1868

State Delaware
County Sussex
District Dagsborough
Year 1852
Gender M
PDF File 941
Free Black Name
Slaveowner Name David Burton
Property Assessed
Name of Enslaved Persons Assessed (1) Negro Boy "Nat" aged 15 years $230, (1) Negro Boy "Roman" aged 7 years $130, (1) Negro By Charles aged 6 years $100, (1) Negro Woman "Esther" aged 40 years $100, (1) Negro Girl "Cissa?" aged 8 years $100, (1) Negro Girl "Darleine" aged 7 years $100, Personal tax $140.
Total Amount Taxed $879.00
Notes $150 deducted for slaves over rated

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