Number of Manumissions
Summary
Prior to the June 1 (1860) state law that prohibits manumissions, fifty slaves were set free in the county. In Frederick County one hundred thirty-six slaves were freed.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: June 13th, 1860
Page/Column: 2C
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Pre-War Events
- Slavery / Emancipation
