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

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Record #2588 from Sussex County, Delaware Tax Assessments, 1801-1868

State Delaware
County Sussex
District Lewes and Rehobeth Hundred
Year 1864
Gender M
PDF File 361
Free Black Name
Slaveowner Name Joshua S. Burton
Property Assessed (1) Slave named Elisha aged 16 yrs $50, Slave named Spencer aged 13 yrs $35, Slave named Lewis aged 10 yrs $25, his pole tax $150, 1866 Deduct (3) Slaves (as above) $110
Name of Enslaved Persons Assessed Elisha, Spencer, Lewis
Total Amount Taxed $4,394.00
Notes 1866 Deduct (3) Slaves (as above) $110

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