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

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Record #242 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Standford, Sarah R
Name (Enslaved person) Standford, Leah & any increase; Standford, John Standford, Eben Standford, Anne & any increase Standford, William _Milky & any increase Standford, Dorcas & any increase Standford, Levin Standford, Maria & any increase Harriott & any increase; Rachel
Additional Information to be set free from & after Sarah Stanford's death; Leah 32 yo, John 10 yo, Eben 12 yo, Anne 10 yo,William 8 yo, Milky 6 yo, Dorcas 26 yo, Levin 1 yo, Maria 8 yo, Harriott 4 yo, Rachel 4 yo, Sandy 1 yo; any increase above have during Sarah' s life to be free after Sarah's death. If owner Sarah lives beyond time any above reaches age 45 being the time limited by law of State beyond which they cannot be made free
Document Date 1832 Feb 10
County Somerset
Liber GH 6
Folio 247

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