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

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Record #163 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Pennywell, McKinney
Name (Enslaved person) _Susan
Additional Information Pennywell dec'd by will dated 20 Mar 1848 frees woman Susan when she 25 yo & determined the state of the issue which may be born of Susan on or before she comes of age will be free when attaining age of 25. In order to pay debts of Pennywell Susan's service will be sold by Purnell for $80 pd by John Hickman who is resident of MD
Document Date 1848 Dec 5
County Worcester
Liber EDM 2
Folio 172

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