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

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Record #1080 from Sussex County, Delaware Tax Assessments, 1801-1868

State Delaware
County Sussex
District Dagsborough
Year 1852
Gender M
PDF File 1006
Free Black Name
Slaveowner Name Aja Johnson of L
Property Assessed
Name of Enslaved Persons Assessed (1) Negro boy "Jim" aged 18 years $300. Personal $140
Total Amount Taxed $478.00
Notes $100 deducted for slaves over rated, $600 deducted for land transfer of (60) acres from thomas Rogers at $10 per acre

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