Description
"And now here comes Lorenzo D. Bird, Esq. and produces a deed executed by Joseph L. Derbin emancipating certain slaves there in named, to wit, Jess or Jesse, Liv, Rachel and Melvina, and therefore comes said Lorenzo D. Bird and John Orningdove(sp), whose names are subscribed to said deed as subscribing witness is thereto, and having duly sworn, deposes and say that said Joseph L Derbin is the person whose name is subscribed to said deed and that they subscribed said instrument as witnesses and that said Derbin executed the same."Date(s) of Creation
10/15/1844