I Thomas Hanson of the County of Kent on Delaware, do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro Man named York when he shall arive at the age of twenty-one years, which will be on the twelth Day of the fifth Month, Anno-Domini, one thousand seven Hundred and seventy eight, and do for Myself my Executors & Administrators release unto the said Negro all my Right, and all claim whatsoever as to his Person, or to any Estate he may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negro Man York absolutely free, without any Interruption from Me, or any Person claiming under Me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this thirtieth Day of the fourth Month in the year of our Lord one thousand seven Hundred & seventy eight. Thomas Hanson {seal}

Sealed & delivered In the presence of Isaac Jackson John Churchman

Record Examined Warner Mifflin

U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935, Delaware, Kent County, Duck Creek Monthly Meeting, Manumissions 1774-1792

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Transcribed 20 Jun 2026 by Nancy Maliwesky