All Records in Abstracts From the Land Records of Caroline County, Maryland
Record #1
Document Dates
19 Mar 1774-13 Apr 1774
Abstract
Jacob Boon manumits negroes Sarah, Lucy, Eve & Pompey - Sarah this day; the others at age 21. Lu…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
6
Document Dates
19 Mar 1774-13 Apr 1774
Abstract
Jacob Boon manumits negroes Sarah, Lucy, Eve & Pompey - Sarah this day; the others at age 21. Lucy born 15 Aug 1768; Eve born 27 Nov 1768; Pompey born 4 Sept 1772.
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Abstract
Jeremiah Coleston (Coulston), Pl. to Isaac Baggs - cons. £60- negro woman lately property of Sa…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
14
Document Dates
16 May 1774
Abstract
Jeremiah Coleston (Coulston), Pl. to Isaac Baggs - cons. £60- negro woman lately property of Samuel Skinner, dec'd called Nann; also her child Rachel
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Priscilla Collison, widow of William Collison, to her youngest child Nelly Collison - gift of lov…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
17
Document Dates
12 May 1774 - 30 May 1774
Abstract
Priscilla Collison, widow of William Collison, to her youngest child Nelly Collison - gift of love - negro girl named Leah, about 8. If Nelly should die before she reaches 16 yo or day of marriage, Leah to go to my sons, George & John Collison; her children to be the property of Nelly Collison.
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John Emory, son of John, dec'd to Christopher Cross Routh of Queen Ann's Co., Merchant mortgages …
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
71
Document Dates
5 Jan 1775 - 8 Jan 1775
Abstract
John Emory, son of John, dec'd to Christopher Cross Routh of Queen Ann's Co., Merchant mortgages mulatto boy slave name Will; payment due 18 Nov next.
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Abstract
Samuel Fountain to let Henry Templeman, farmer, to have negro Flora for 7 years, Henry to cloath …
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
154
Document Dates
21 Aug 1775 - 2 Oct 1775
Abstract
Samuel Fountain to let Henry Templeman, farmer, to have negro Flora for 7 years, Henry to cloath her with 1 jacket 1 petticoat of oznabrig or tow linen.
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Abstract
Elizabeth Feddeman of Caroline Co., widow, to her son Philip Feddeman - gift of a negro boy named…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
173
Document Dates
2 May 1776 - 4 May 1776
Abstract
Elizabeth Feddeman of Caroline Co., widow, to her son Philip Feddeman - gift of a negro boy named Sol about 16, and negro boy named Adam, age 12.
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David Davis to Nathan Harrington - cons. £61 - a negro girl named Jude or Judah about seven; and…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
220
Document Dates
24 Mar 1777 - 10 Apr 1777
Abstract
David Davis to Nathan Harrington - cons. £61 - a negro girl named Jude or Judah about seven; and negro girl Cele or Celia (daughter of wench Welth), about three
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Abstract
Peter Webb of Talbot Co. to Mary Richardson, daughter of Wm. Richardson of Caroline Co. - gift of…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
236
Document Dates
22 Oct 1777 - 23 Oct 1777
Abstract
Peter Webb of Talbot Co. to Mary Richardson, daughter of Wm. Richardson of Caroline Co. - gift of love and cons. of 5 shillings - negro girl Lucy, child of negro wench Merrier, which did belong to Mary Chapllin - with her increase.
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Ann Mein to her son, Andrew Mein - bound to him in the sum of £10,000 c. - delivers 4 young negr…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
240
Document Dates
17 Nov 1777 - 2 Dec 1777
Abstract
Ann Mein to her son, Andrew Mein - bound to him in the sum of £10,000 c. - delivers 4 young negroes: Joe, Ben, George and Hannah and £300 c. money over and above what may be his part of his father, Andrew Meins's estate - all of which negroes she obliges to raise and maintain until they are old enough to hire out for wages until Andrew reaches the age of 21. (Ann, widow and relict of Andrew Mein.)
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John Cromeen Sillavant manumits his negroes: Cloe about 26; Rose about 23; negro girl Sal 16 on …
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
253
Document Dates
16 Nov 1777 - 24 Jan 1778
Abstract
John Cromeen Sillavant manumits his negroes: Cloe about 26; Rose about 23; negro girl Sal 16 on 10 Jan next; negro girl Ester 16 on 25 Dec next; negro girl Leah 1 Apr next
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Abstract
David Davis to Jane Roberts, Benjamin Roberts, Hugh Roberts, William Goodwin and Rebecca his wife…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
256
Document Dates
7 Feb 1778 - 18 Feb 1778
Abstract
David Davis to Jane Roberts, Benjamin Roberts, Hugh Roberts, William Goodwin and Rebecca his wife, Sarah Roberts, Elizabeth Roberts, children of Benjamin Roberts, late of Q. A. Co. dec'd and the children in law to David Davis - 4 negro slaves Harry, Lid, Sealey, and Grace - security for the payment of £400 c., the balance due to the representatives of Benjamin Roberts, before 20 May next.
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Abstract
David Davis, Innholder, to Martha Davis, his daughter - gift of love and further sum of 5 shillin…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
257
Document Dates
7 Mar 1778 - 11 Mar 1778
Abstract
David Davis, Innholder, to Martha Davis, his daughter - gift of love and further sum of 5 shillings - negro woman Welthe and all her increase.
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Abstract
Ezekiel Hunter, farmer, to Sarah Casson, widow - a marriage contract - releases her claim to his …
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
297
Document Dates
13 May 1778 - 5 Nov 1778
Abstract
Ezekiel Hunter, farmer, to Sarah Casson, widow - a marriage contract - releases her claim to his negroes at his death: Boom Barrow, Serling, Buckney, Cub and James
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William Peters manumits his slaves: negro Ann age 9, Tamar about 9, Lucy about 7, Esther about 4…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
351
Document Dates
1 Jan 1779 - 17 Mar 1779
Abstract
William Peters manumits his slaves: negro Ann age 9, Tamar about 9, Lucy about 7, Esther about 4 mos, negro boy Jacob about 5, negro boy Isaac about 3, the girls at age 18; the boyst at age 21.
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Abstract
Charles Brown of Sussex Co., Delaware, Pl, to James Andrew of Caroline Co. - cons. £45 hard mone…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
396
Document Dates
26 May 1779 - 10 June 1779
Abstract
Charles Brown of Sussex Co., Delaware, Pl, to James Andrew of Caroline Co. - cons. £45 hard money - negro man Jack late property of Joseph Brown
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The indenture of negro Jack Purkin to Thomas Vallient - to serve for life - Valliant to furnish f…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
463
Document Dates
8 Jan 1780 - 27 Jan 1780
Abstract
The indenture of negro Jack Purkin to Thomas Vallient - to serve for life - Valliant to furnish food, clothing and lodging to be free at the death of Thomas Vallient
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Alce Orrell manumits mulatto man Gabriel - fulfilling contract made by John Orrell with Gabriell …
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
495
Document Dates
29 Sept 1780 - 30 Aug 1780 (sic)
Abstract
Alce Orrell manumits mulatto man Gabriel - fulfilling contract made by John Orrell with Gabriell for his freedom in exchange for his son Gabriel Carney for a certain term of years.
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Thos. Banning of Sussex Co., Delaware to Joseph Stack of Caroline co. - cons. £71.16.0 in gold o…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
508
Document Dates
6 Jan 1781 - 22 Jan 1781
Abstract
Thos. Banning of Sussex Co., Delaware to Joseph Stack of Caroline co. - cons. £71.16.0 in gold or silver - mortgages negro woman Alice and her daughter Arminta - payment due by 1 Jan next
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Matthew Covey manumits negro woman Sabinah at age 18 on 15 July 1781; negro boy Henry at 21 on 15…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
544
Document Dates
21 Jun 1781
Abstract
Matthew Covey manumits negro woman Sabinah at age 18 on 15 July 1781; negro boy Henry at 21 on 15 Mar 1798; negro boy Robert at 21 on 10 Dec 1786
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Abstract
Jacob Rumbly and Isaac Bradley arbitrates dispute between William Salsbury of Kent Co., Delaware …
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
558
Document Dates
12 July 1781 - 18 Oct 1781
Abstract
Jacob Rumbly and Isaac Bradley arbitrates dispute between William Salsbury of Kent Co., Delaware and Edward Smith of Caroline co. concerning negro woman Comfort, lately in the possession of Sophiah Jump: Smith to deliver Comfort to Salsbury on or bef 15 July inst. - Salsbury to pay Smith £7.10.0 in Spanish dollars bef. 15 July inst. - both parties to share costs of the dispute
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Abstract
James Culbreath, son and heir of John Culbreath, late of Caroline Co., dec'd to David Kerr of Ann…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
570
Document Dates
6 Aug 1781 - 12 Dec 1781
Abstract
James Culbreath, son and heir of John Culbreath, late of Caroline Co., dec'd to David Kerr of Ann Arunel co. who intermarried with Rachel, widow of James Edmondson, late of Talbot co. - various lands are listed and also negro slaves: Daphne 36, Grenville 14, Ralph 12, Ned 10, Braddock 8 and Sall 4. Ack. in Talbot Co.
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Nathan Pharies (Faries, Ferris) manumits negro women Lydia, Esther and Rachel this date: Solomon…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
579
Document Dates
4 mar 1782 - 5 Mar 1782
Abstract
Nathan Pharies (Faries, Ferris) manumits negro women Lydia, Esther and Rachel this date: Solomon on 25 day, 10 mo 1783; Betts on 10 day, 7 mo. 1783; George on 1 day 1 mo., 1796; James 1 day, 7 mo. 1783; George on 1 day, 1 mo., 1796; James 1 day, 9 mo. 1796; Israel on 1 day, 2 mo., 1799; Job on 1 day, 9 mo., 1796; Israel on 1 day, 2 mo., 1799; Job on 1 day, 9 mo., 1799; Grace on 1 day, 6 mo., 1798
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Abstract
Deposition of Nehemiah Andrew, Sr. concerning a mulatto man known by name of Richard Phillips, ba…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
620
Document Dates
23 Dec 1782 - 24 Jan 1783
Abstract
Deposition of Nehemiah Andrew, Sr. concerning a mulatto man known by name of Richard Phillips, bastard child of Sarah Phillips, free mulatto - that Richard was born in 1754 between 1 Aug and 1 Nov and was sold to Phillip French, to serve until he is 31 years of age
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Isaac Collins manumits his negroes Adam 39; Samson 31; Henney 22 - all this date - negro boys And…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
622
Document Dates
7 Feb 1783
Abstract
Isaac Collins manumits his negroes Adam 39; Samson 31; Henney 22 - all this date - negro boys Andrew at age 22 on 17 Mar 1799; Daniel at 22, 25 Apr 1802; Leaven at 22 on 5 Jan 1804
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Isaac Collins manumits negro slaves: Adam 39, Samson 30, Henney 22, all this date; negro boy And…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
669
Document Dates
22 Oct 1783
Abstract
Isaac Collins manumits negro slaves: Adam 39, Samson 30, Henney 22, all this date; negro boy Andrew at age 22 which will be 17 Mar 1799 and Daniel, at 22 which will be 22 Apr 1802 and Leaven at 22 on 1 Jan 1804.
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Mary Kenton, widow, to her daughter, Anne Kenton - to be delivered after her death - a gift of ne…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
727
Document Dates
6 May 1784 - 25 May 1784
Abstract
Mary Kenton, widow, to her daughter, Anne Kenton - to be delivered after her death - a gift of negro boy Ben about 12 and Phhill about 3 years of age.
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Executors of Mrs. Mary Fisher vs David Pinxston - Deposition of Benjamin Blunt - his Aunt Molly F…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
752
Document Dates
27 App 1784 - 16 Aug 1748
Abstract
Executors of Mrs. Mary Fisher vs David Pinxston - Deposition of Benjamin Blunt - his Aunt Molly Fisher wanted him to rebuild a kitchen he had built for her and she would not let him hae the boy Adam, son of David. David asked if she would give a Bill of Sale for him and she agreed the boy should be free but refused to give a Bill of Sale as David might get into debt and the boy taken for payment but doesn't know if David complied with her request. Deposition of William Hopper of Queen Ann Co. aged 40 years sometime Dec past saith he had heard Mary Fisher, late of Caroline Co., dec'd say she had let David Pinxton have a male child son of negro woman belonging to Mary Fisher called Van and supposed to be David's son - to be his property and at his death to be free, on his doing her a piece of work. He built a small kitchen and finding the cover to leak, he replaced it. 2 Aug 1784.
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Rec'd of Joseph Dixon, a bond in the amount of £46.7.6 in gold or silver - taken in pt. payment …
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
765
Document Dates
17 Oct 1784 - 2 Nov 1784
Abstract
Rec'd of Joseph Dixon, a bond in the amount of £46.7.6 in gold or silver - taken in pt. payment for a negro woman and her child, named Phillis and Ben, the property of Wm. Campbell, dec'd.
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Elizabth Fiddeman to her granddaughter, Mary Crosby Thompson - a gift of negro girl Pegg, child o…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
768
Document Dates
3 Nov 1784 - 10 Nov 1784
Abstract
Elizabth Fiddeman to her granddaughter, Mary Crosby Thompson - a gift of negro girl Pegg, child of negro woman Esther - reserving to Elizabeth her use for life.
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Henry Downes manumits negro Robert about 42 - on 1 Jan 1791; negro Monday 21 on 1 Jan 1795; negro…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
789
Document Dates
9 Dec 1784 - 14 Dec 1784
Abstract
Henry Downes manumits negro Robert about 42 - on 1 Jan 1791; negro Monday 21 on 1 Jan 1795; negro boy Samson on 1 Jan 1808; negro boy Peter 5 on 1 Jan 1810 and negro girl Dafne age 3 on 1 Jan 1808 with any children she may have.
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Benedick Brice to Felix Summers - cons. £180 c. - negro man Tom, negro woman Dell, negro boy Cha…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
825
Document Dates
16 Mar 1785
Abstract
Benedick Brice to Felix Summers - cons. £180 c. - negro man Tom, negro woman Dell, negro boy Charles, and negro child Steaven, about 1 year old.
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Alexander Robertson, farmer to John Robertson, farmer - cons. £500 - mortgages on various land p…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
850
Document Dates
14 June 1785
Abstract
Alexander Robertson, farmer to John Robertson, farmer - cons. £500 - mortgages on various land properties and on negro woman Lurany - payment due 14 June 1790
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James Culbreath to David Kerr of Talbot Co. cons. £200 c. - negro woman Daphne 40; negro boy Gre…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
A 1774 -1786
Page Number
891
Document Dates
23 Dec 1785 - 3 Jan 1786
Abstract
James Culbreath to David Kerr of Talbot Co. cons. £200 c. - negro woman Daphne 40; negro boy Grenville 19; negro boy Ned; 15; negro boy Braddock 13; negro girl Sall 9.
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Griffin Shields, planter (Pl) to Jeremiah Colston and James Kenton - cons. £200 - negro wench Do…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
B 1786-1789
Page Number
2
Document Dates
10 Feb 1785 - 28 Feb 1786
Abstract
Griffin Shields, planter (Pl) to Jeremiah Colston and James Kenton - cons. £200 - negro wench Doll and her male child Harry (plus livestock, farm equipment, etc.
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William Hopper to Henry Downes - cons. £33.16.0 and 13,154 lbs of inspected tobacco - mortgages …
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
B 1786-1789
Page Number
4
Document Dates
16 Feb 1786 - 28 Feb 1786
Abstract
William Hopper to Henry Downes - cons. £33.16.0 and 13,154 lbs of inspected tobacco - mortgages his negro slaves: Watt about 37; Sam 35; Adam 33 (3 brothers); Will abt 25 (son of Abigail); George 25; Phil abt 16; Rob abt 15; Dave abt 14 (these last 3 sons of Betty) - payment due 16 Feb 1791.
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Thomas Alcoke (Allcock) relinquishes his claim to negro wench Judy and her issue - given by his m…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
B 1786-1789
Page Number
35
Document Dates
27 Apr 1786
Abstract
Thomas Alcoke (Allcock) relinquishes his claim to negro wench Judy and her issue - given by his mother to his brother William Alcoke and their sisters, Joanna, Sarah, Elizabeth, Nancy and Caty.
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Wm. Frazier manumits his slaves: negro man Caesar, 43, on 1 Jan 1788; negro man Jonathon on 1 Ja…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
B 1786-1789
Page Number
41
Document Dates
15 May 1786 - 1 June 1786
Abstract
Wm. Frazier manumits his slaves: negro man Caesar, 43, on 1 Jan 1788; negro man Jonathon on 1 Jan 1791; negro lad Jim on 1 Jan 1795; negro boy Ben on 1 Jan 1800; negro child Emanuel on 1 Jan 1806; negro woman Sylvia age 34 on 1 Jan 1794; negro girl Rose on 1 Jan 1796; negro girl Rose on 1 Jan 1802; and negro girl Carey on 1 Jan 1804.
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William Countys (Countiss) to Edward Roberts of Talbot Co. - cons. £123.1.2 1/2 - Bill of Sale f…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
B 1786-1789
Page Number
67
Document Dates
22 June 1786
Abstract
William Countys (Countiss) to Edward Roberts of Talbot Co. - cons. £123.1.2 1/2 - Bill of Sale for negro woman Phillis, age 60; negro girl Patt, 5 and other items.
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James Simpson to John White - to secure a debt of £21.17.9 due for last year's rent of a farm - …
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
B 1786-1789
Page Number
79
Document Dates
26 June 1786 - 27 June 1786
Abstract
James Simpson to John White - to secure a debt of £21.17.9 due for last year's rent of a farm - negro woman Abigail and her child Sarah; livestock & furniture
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Daniel Martindale manumits negro Sam, age 60, on 1 June next; negro Sylvia, abt. 40, on 24 Dec 17…
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County
Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range
B 1786-1789
Page Number
215
Document Dates
8 May 1787
Abstract
Daniel Martindale manumits negro Sam, age 60, on 1 June next; negro Sylvia, abt. 40, on 24 Dec 1790; negro Lettice, abt 27; and negro boy Perry, abt. 25, on 24 Dec 1792.
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