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

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Record #247 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Fontaine, John
Name (Enslaved person) _Leah _Hester Ann _Robert
Additional Information Sally Ann Fontaine pd $30 to John for Leah, Leah to serve Sally Ann or hire for term of 10 yrs & then to be free. Also girl Hester Ann born 22 Feb 1826, Robert born 15 May 1828, both children of Leah. Girl to serve until 22 & boy to serve until 26
Document Date 1829 Mar 20
County Somerset
Liber GH 7
Folio 474

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