| State | Maryland |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset |
| District | Dividing Creek |
| Individual Taxed (Slave Owner) | Purkins, William |
| Total Number of Slaves | 6 |
| Number of Slaves Exempted from Taxation or Disabled | – |
| Number of Slaves Above 12 and under 50 Years Old | 3 |
| Notes | – |
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