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

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Record #391 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Roxburgh, Violet
Name (Enslaved person) 2 infant children of Harriet _Sarah _ Ellen _Lucey _Harriett _William _Sarah _Frances _ Leah _Ellen _ Mathias _John Purnel, _Jacob _John _George _ Agnes _Mary _James _George _Lizzy & future increase
Additional Information Roxburg frees negro woman who has manumitted slaves conveyed by bill of sale executed by Miss Elizabeth Roxburg; to be free from date hereof. James, George, Lizzie & increase to serve Elizabeth Roxburg & to be free immediately upon her death.
Document Date 1846 Dec 5
County Somerset
Liber WP 1
Folio 470

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