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

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Record #352 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Humphreys, Humphrey Humphreys, Elizabeth
Name (Enslaved person) Leonard, Mary J Leonard, Leonard
Additional Information freed as per will of Elijah Parsons of Worcester County, deceased father of Elizabeth-wife of Humphrey; Mary living with Humphreys for several years; also her son Leonard 9 yo March 1855 to be free when 21 yo
Document Date 1855 Jan 6
County Somerset
Liber LW 3
Folio 389

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