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

Record Detail

Record #458 from Sussex County, Delaware Tax Assessments, 1801-1868

State Delaware
County Sussex
District Dagsborough
Year 1822
Gender
PDF File 469
Free Black Name
Slaveowner Name William H. Wells
Property Assessed
Name of Enslaved Persons Assessed (1) Male Slave named "Samuel" aged 50 years $10, (1) Male Slave named "Isaac Isaac" aged 50 years $10, (1) Female Slave named "Pally" aged 40 years $5, Slave Children 5, 3 & 1 years $45,(1) Male Slave named "Jacob" aged 10 aged $50. Personal Tax $134.
Total Amount Taxed $13,219.29
Notes "The above negroes are too themselves & no profit to the owner"

If you are citing this record, please use the following format:

[Author (if known)], Sussex County, Delaware Tax Assessments, 1801-1868, 1822, Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.

Pinned records can be viewed at any time by clicking the More menu in the top right corner of the page, then selecting My Pinned Records.