| State | Maryland |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset |
| Liber: Folio | O- 035:446 |
| Date (written/recorded) | 9/21/1803 |
| Grantor: Grantee | – |
| Abstract | Manumission: Thomas Jones, of Lemuel does hereby emancipate and set free the following Negro slaves in the manner following: Negro man "Henry" to be free the last day of November next, Negro man "Bobb" to be free the last day of November 1808, Negro man "George" to be free the last day of November 1810, Negro woman "Abigail" to be free immediately, Negro woman "Voilett" to be free the 1st of January next, Negro woman "Flora" to be free the last day of November 1809, Negro woman "Barbary" and Negro woman "Jane" both to be free the last day of November 1809, Negro woman "Esther" to be free the last day of November 1804 and Negro woman "Bett" to be free the last day of November 1810, Negro boy "Helar" aged 12, Negro boy "Spence" aged 10 Negro boy "Littleton" aged 6 Negro boy "Nehemiah" aged 4 and Negro boy "Denwood" aged 3 Negro boy "Mitchell" aged 3 Negro girl "Milcah" aged 16, Negro girl "Sina" aged 10 and all the last mentioned young Negroes to be free at the age of 30. Signed: Thomas Jones |
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