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

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Record #393 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Burroughs alias Cathell, Isaac estate administered by Wiliam W Handy
Name (Enslaved person) (Burroughs), Milton; (Burroughs), Peter
Additional Information $150 pd by John B. Slemons for service of Milton & Peter mentioned in Isaac's inventory for 2 yr 6 mos from 1 Jan 1848; after expiration of service they will be free
Document Date 1847 Dec 18
County Somerset
Liber WP 2
Folio 373

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