| State | Delaware |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex |
| District | Dagsborough |
| Year | 1852 |
| Gender | M |
| PDF File | 1087 |
| Free Black Name | – |
| Slaveowner Name | John W. Short |
| Property Assessed | – |
| Name of Enslaved Persons Assessed | (1) Negro Boy "Jim" aged 10 years $100, (1) Negro Girl "Margaret" aged 11 years $200, Personal Tax $140. |
| Total Amount Taxed | $1,889.00 |
| Notes | $110 deducted for slaves over rated |
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