Record #2586 from Sussex County, Delaware Tax Assessments, 1801-1868
| State | Delaware |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex |
| District | Lewes and Rehobeth Hundred |
| Year | 1864 |
| Gender | M |
| PDF File | 358 |
| Free Black Name | – |
| Slaveowner Name | John Hyland Benton |
| Property Assessed | (1) Slave named Sarah aged 37 yrs $35, Slave named Ann aged 19 yrs $40, Slave named Harriet aged 15 yrs $40, 1866 Deduct (3) Slaves (as above) $115, Personal Sold & he & family moved to Dover, Kent Co. |
| Name of Enslaved Persons Assessed | Sarah, Ann, Harriet |
| Total Amount Taxed | $225.00 |
| Notes | Person & taxes crossed out, 1866 Deduct (3) Slaves (as above) $115 |
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