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

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Record #1183 from Sussex County, Delaware Tax Assessments, 1801-1868

State Delaware
County Sussex
District Dagsborough
Year 1856
Gender M
PDF File 1245
Free Black Name
Slaveowner Name John Rogers
Property Assessed
Name of Enslaved Persons Assessed (1) Negro Boy "William" aged 20 years $150, (1) Negro Boy "Elijah" aged 4 years $20, Personal Tax None
Total Amount Taxed $5,821.00
Notes (550) acres from land appointment $5300

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