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

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Record #127 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 217
Buyer or Manumitted Person Negroes Ellen, Walter, Mary, Sophia
Seller or Owner Ann H. Bayly
Transaction Type Deed of Manumission
Date 10 Jan 1850
Transaction Abstract Ann H. Bayly of Cambridge manumits Negro woman Ellen, 27 yo and her children: Walter 8 yo, Mary 6 yo & Sophia 3 yo as follows: Ellen to be free now and her children Walter, Mary & Sophia to be free when they attain age of 15 years. Signed 2 Jan 1850

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