Search
Close this search box.

Research

Historic Newspapers

« Back to the Newspaper index

Manumissions in Washington County

Summary

50 manumissions in Washington Co. before June 1, but some don't take effect until 1870 and 1875.

Article Source

Newspaper: The American Sentinel

Publication Date: June 22nd, 1860

Page/Column: 2C

Town: Westminster, MD

County: Carroll

Subjects

  • Slavery / Emancipation
  • African Americans

Scans

Menu

Research

African American Research Guide

Explore research and resources related to African American history during the Civil War.

View Guide

Subscribe for Updates

This project has been generously funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Park Service, the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, Frederick Community College, and others.

See Credits page for full list.

Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area
  • 22 S. Market Street, Suite 215
    Frederick, MD 21701
General Inquiries
Other Information
Copyright 2024, All Rights Reserved.
Scroll to Top