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

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Record #412 from Manumissions in Somerset and Worcester County Land Records, 1825-1866

Name (Slaveowner) Howard, Ebin Howard, Leah
Name (Enslaved person) Fountain, Benjamin Fountain, Henry Fountain, Lucinda
Additional Information Ebin Howard & his wife Leah Howard free Benjamin, Henry & Lucinda Fountain. Benjamin & Henry sold by Whitty Fountain their former owner to Leah & Lucinda delivered to Leah in 1832 by Sally Ann Fontain dec'd and being desirous & willing to set them free. Each under 45 yo.
Document Date 1849 May 21
County Somerset
Liber WP 4
Folio 97

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