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

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Record #1182 from Sussex County, Delaware Tax Assessments, 1801-1868

State Delaware
County Sussex
District Dagsborough
Year 1856
Gender M
PDF File 1242
Free Black Name
Slaveowner Name Joshua M. Pepper
Property Assessed
Name of Enslaved Persons Assessed (1) Negro Boy "Hinny" aged 15 years $1995, (1) Negro Girl "Harriett" aged 10 years $99, (1) Negro Boy "Charles" aged 14 years $99, Personal Tax $150
Total Amount Taxed $2,940.00
Notes (190) acres from land appointment $1350, (150) acres from Burton Prettyman $750

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