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

Record Detail

Record #429 from Sussex County, Delaware Tax Assessments, 1801-1868

State Delaware
County Sussex
District Dagsborough
Year 1822
Gender F
PDF File 445
Free Black Name
Slaveowner Name Nancy Short (of Wingate)
Property Assessed
Name of Enslaved Persons Assessed (1) Male Slaee named "Peter" aged 38 years $100, (1) Male Slave named "Gouthey"* aged 25 years $100,, (1) Femaale Slave named "Betsy" aged 35 years $60, (1) Male Slave named "Mandy" aged 12 years $65, (1) Female Slave named "Fine"* infirm $0, (1) Male Slave named "Jerry" aged 8 years $45, (3) Small Negros $30. Personal Tax $134.
Total Amount Taxed $790.00
Notes Widow of Wingate

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