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

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Record #2036 from Sussex County, Delaware Tax Assessments, 1801-1868

State Delaware
County Sussex
District Lewes and Rehobeth Hundred
Year 1836
Gender M
PDF File 7
Free Black Name
Slaveowner Name Robert Burton
Property Assessed 1 Black boy George 20 years (60), 1 Black boy Lewis 13 years (50), 1 Black boy Ruso 12 years (40), 1 Black boy Reese 9 years (30), 1 Black boy Nathan 9 years (30), 1 Black woman Molly 29 years (40), 1 Black woman Caroline 11 years (30) - 280
Name of Enslaved Persons Assessed George, Lewis, Ruso, Reece, Nathan, Molly, Caroline
Total Amount Taxed 2813.9
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