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

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Record #129 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 152
Original Liber Page Number 264
Date 19 Nov 1850
Type of Proceeding View & estimate
Name and Freedom Status unnamed man [enslaved]
Abstract Commissioners are appointed for a View & Estimate of estate of Sewell E., Martha Catharine, Henry Thomas, Eleakin W. Jones, minors in the care of Thomas H. Jones, their guardian. To include estimated of annual value of slaves, working beast stock, real estate, dwelling houses, outhouses, orchards, etc. Included in the completed view & estimate is "old Negro man named [blank] for $20; annual interest of the 3 minors is $5. Completed 26 Dec 1850.

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