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

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Record #131 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 157
Original Liber Page Number 272
Date 13 Nov 1850
Type of Proceeding View & estimate
Name and Freedom Status leah, Joshua, Job, Sharlotte [enslaved]
Abstract Commissioners to view and value estate of Thomas L. Powell, minor, in care of Ritchie Fooks, his Guardian. They are to estimate the annual value of estate including slaves, working beasts, stock, dwelling houses, outhouses, orchards, gardens, etc. Includes Negro woman Leah, infirm; Negro man Joshua abt. 60 yo at $20; Negro boy Job abt 18 yo $15; Negro girl Sharlotte Ann abt 14 yo $15.

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