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

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Record #348 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Douglass, Ephraim
Name (Enslaved person) (Douglass) Linah _Ann Marie _John Edward _Rachel Jane
Additional Information Douglass, freeman, bought from Priscilla Evans latter part of 1853 Ephraim's woman Sinah 28 yo on 20 Feb 1854; to be free at Ephraim's death; and his children: Ann Marie 4 yo 17 July 1854 to be free when 18 yo; John Edward 3 yo 29 March 1855 to be free when 21; Rachel Jane 2 mos old 18 Feb 1854 to be free when 20 yo
Document Date 1854 Feb 16
County Somerset
Liber LW 3
Folio 35

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