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

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Record #353 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Johnson, Adam
Name (Enslaved person) Riggin, Arella Hester
Additional Information Johnson, freeman; Arelio 15 yo 4 Mar 1855, daughter of Adam Riggen freeman to be free when 21, along with any increase
Document Date 1854 Oct 4
County Somerset
Liber LW 3
Folio 253

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