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

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Record #401 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Burroughs alias Cathell, Isaac estate administered by William W. Handy
Name (Enslaved person) (Burrough), James
Additional Information $150 pd by Jehu Parsons for service of boy James mentioned in Isaac's inventory to hold 5 yrs from 1 Jan 1848 & then set free
Document Date 1847 Dec 18
County Somerset
Liber WP 2
Folio 373

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