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

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Record #164 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Pennywell, McKinney
Name (Enslaved person) _Elze
Additional Information Mckinney Pennywell dec'd by will dated 20 Mar 1848 frees boy Elze when he is age 25 & has appointed L R Punell his executor. In order to pay Pennywell's debts Purnell has to sell remaining time of service of Elze; $400 pd by Samuel T Johnson, resident ofMD, for remaining service until Elze reaches age 25
Document Date 1849 Apr 2
County Worcester
Liber EDM 2
Folio 299

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