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

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Record #173 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Polk, David
Name (Enslaved person) _Patty
Additional Information Polk free negro, for love & affection, Patty 4 yo to be free when age 16
Document Date 1827 Jun 25
County Somerset
Liber GH 3
Folio 525

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