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

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Record #160 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Pennywell, McKimmey
Name (Enslaved person) _Edward
Additional Information Pennywell dec'd by will dated 20 Mar 1848 freed boy Edward to be effective at age 25 & has appointed Littleton R Purnell his executor. In order to pay McKimmey's debts Purnell must sell services of Edward until he is 25. $150 pd by John Bishop who for last year has been a Maryland resident
Document Date 1848 Nov 29
County Worcester
Liber EDM 2
Folio 169

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