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

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Record #119 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Fooks, Sarah
Name (Enslaved person) Farlow, Clarisy
Additional Information $6/yr provided the children of the named negro woman that she may have before age 25 or $3/yr provided said children to be free at age 25. To be pd by George Farlow. Clarisy to be manumited at age 25; she will be 15 on 8 Nov 1831 & children to be property of Farlow. Provided she is not with child now contract to be void. [ meaning unclear]
Document Date 1831 Apr 29
County Worcester
Liber AX
Folio 98

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