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

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Record #402 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Burroughs, Isaac estate administered by William W Handy
Name (Enslaved person) (Burroughs), Tama (Burroughs), Milly _Milton _Peter _Jacob _ Ebenezer
Additional Information Tamar & Milly immediately free; Milton & Peter after serving John B Slemons according to Handy's contract with him; James after serving Jehu Parsons according to contract; Jacob & Ebenezer,children of Tamar to be free when each are 21; to serve mother until then; 2 children Handy purchased from James Morris - children of Milly to be free as each are 21, until then to serve their mother
Document Date 1848 Jun 14
County Somerset
Liber WP 3
Folio 87

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