| State | Maryland |
|---|---|
| County (Primary) | Worcester |
| Other Counties | Talbot |
| Family Name | Armstrong |
| Family History Notes | Members of the Armstrong family in Maryland were i. Bayham, head of a Worcester County household of 5 "other free" in 1790. ii. Rachel, head of a Talbot County household of 6 "other free" and a white woman in 1800 [MD:517]. iii. Jacob, born say 1760. Jacob Armstrong, born say 1760, made a Worcester County deed of manumission to his daughter Lycia Armstrong, born of his wife Comfort, a slave to William Selby, on 26 April 1787 [DB M:173]. He was head of a Worcester County household of 6 "other free" in 1800 [MD:832] and 6 "other free" and 5 slaves in 1810 [MD:636]. He was the father of Lycia. iv. Rachel, head of a Talbot County household of 4 "other free" in 1800 [MD:517]. v. Nanny, "Negro" head of a Worcester County household of 7 "other free" in 1800 [MD:735]. vi. Rhoda, head of a Worcester County household of 10 "other free" in 1800 [MD:832]. vii. Stephen, head of a Worcester County household of 5 "other free" in 1810 [MD:589]. viii. George, born before 1776, head of a Worcester County household of 5 "free colored" in 1830. ix. Peggy, born before 1776, head of a Worcester County household of 3 "free colored" in 1830. |
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