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John E. Jacob Jr.'s City of Salisbury Surname Index and Abstracts, 1716-1864

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All Records in John E. Jacob Jr.'s City of Salisbury Surname Index and Abstracts, 1716-1864

  • Record #1
    Surname
    African Methodist Episcopal Church in Salisbury
    Date
    1838/8/18
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Record
    Description
    William Williams (of John) & Annes, his wife, of Somerset, to Levin Houston, Elijah Pinkett, Geor…
    Surname
    African Methodist Episcopal Church in Salisbury
    First Name
    Date
    1838/8/18
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Record
    Source Reference
    GMH1:468
    Description
    William Williams (of John) & Annes, his wife, of Somerset, to Levin Houston, Elijah Pinkett, George Pollitt, George James & Micajah Toadvine, trustees, African Methodist Episcopal Church in Salisbury, $50, lot of land near Salisbury part of a tract called “Rais Ground Lott” ["Race Ground"] on the county road leading from Salisbury to the Cross roads, containing 1/4 ac
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  • Record #2
    Surname
    Antony
    Date
    1822/9/11
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Rosey Antony, black woman, of Somerset, to William Taylor, of Somerset, $100, part of tract “Ta…
    Surname
    Antony
    First Name
    Rosey
    Date
    1822/9/11
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH1:81
    Description
    Rosey Antony, black woman, of Somerset, to William Taylor, of Somerset, $100, part of tract “Taylor’s Addition” on S/S of Nanticoke River near Round Pond where Levin Bayly resides, containing 1 ac
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  • Record #3
    Surname
    Armstrong
    Date
    1814/1/15
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Peter Dashiell to Marnick Armstrong, free black, on road from Salisbury bridge to Spring Hill, Da…
    Surname
    Armstrong
    First Name
    Marnick (free black)
    Date
    1814/1/15
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JP1:509
    Description
    Peter Dashiell to Marnick Armstrong, free black, on road from Salisbury bridge to Spring Hill, Dashiell bought from trust of 19 acres Handy less than ¼ acre
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  • Record #4
    Surname
    Armstrong
    Date
    1820/10/5
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Marnick Armstrong to Capt. Spencer Todd a lot purchased from Peter Dashiell near Salisbury on Wes…
    Surname
    Armstrong
    First Name
    Marnick (free black)
    Date
    1820/10/5
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD6:164
    Description
    Marnick Armstrong to Capt. Spencer Todd a lot purchased from Peter Dashiell near Salisbury on Westernmost side of county road to Spring Hill adjoining lots of Philip Lank and James Leatherbury contains 1acre, Blacks
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  • Record #5
    Surname
    Bailey
    Date
    1820/10/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Levin Bailey & Nancy, his wife, to Betsy Dutton, free black, $50 part of “Taylor’s Addition…
    Surname
    Bailey
    First Name
    Levin
    Date
    1820/10/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD6:99
    Description
    Levin Bailey & Nancy, his wife, to Betsy Dutton, free black, $50 part of “Taylor’s Addition” adjoining James Brown 5acres
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  • Record #6
    Surname
    Bailey
    Date
    1820/10/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Levin & Nancy, his wife, to James Brown, free black, $50 part of "Taylor’s Addition" adjoining …
    Surname
    Bailey
    First Name
    Levin
    Date
    1820/10/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD6:112
    Description
    Levin & Nancy, his wife, to James Brown, free black, $50 part of "Taylor’s Addition" adjoining William Robertson and Thomas Daly 5acres
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  • Record #7
    Surname
    Bailey
    Date
    1820/10/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Levin Bailey & Nancy, his wife, to Betsy Dutton, free black, part of “Taylor’s Addition” 5…
    Surname
    Bailey
    First Name
    Levin free black
    Date
    1820/10/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD6:98
    Description
    Levin Bailey & Nancy, his wife, to Betsy Dutton, free black, part of “Taylor’s Addition” 5acres
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  • Record #8
    Surname
    Bailey
    Date
    1820/8/31
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Levin Bailey & Nancy, his wife, of Somerset to James Badley parcel called “Taylor’s Addition…
    Surname
    Bailey
    First Name
    Levin free black
    Date
    1820/8/31
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD6:101
    Description
    Levin Bailey & Nancy, his wife, of Somerset to James Badley parcel called “Taylor’s Addition” on South side of Nanticoke River all the land at the SE end of tract 23 acre
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  • Record #9
    Surname
    Bailey
    Date
    1822/8/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Levin & Nancy Bailey to James Badley 14acres of “Taylor’s Addition”
    Surname
    Bailey
    First Name
    Levin free black
    Date
    1822/8/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD7:516
    Description
    Levin & Nancy Bailey to James Badley 14acres of “Taylor’s Addition”
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  • Record #10
    Surname
    Bayly
    Date
    1822/12/8
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Probate Will
    Description
    To wife Sarah lands between Wicomico River & Quantico, “Addition to Flower Field” for life th…
    Surname
    Bayly
    First Name
    Esme of Somerset
    Date
    1822/12/8
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Probate Will
    Source Reference
    EB23:41
    Description
    To wife Sarah lands between Wicomico River & Quantico, “Addition to Flower Field” for life then to son Thomas, son Josiah part of “Pembertons Good Will”, daughter Peggy & son Henry negros
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  • Record #11
    Surname
    Brown
    Date
    1829/10/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Betsy Dutton, free black, to James Brown, free black, $50, part of “Taylor’s Addition” adjo…
    Surname
    Brown
    First Name
    James free black
    Date
    1829/10/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH5:165
    Description
    Betsy Dutton, free black, to James Brown, free black, $50, part of “Taylor’s Addition” adjoining other lands of Brown and William Roberson & the big road and Thomas Darby 5 acres
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  • Record #12
    Surname
    Brown
    Date
    1820/10/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Levin Bailey & Nancy, his wife, to James Brown, free black, $50, part of “Taylors Addition” 5…
    Surname
    Brown
    First Name
    James Free black
    Date
    1820/10/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD6:112
    Description
    Levin Bailey & Nancy, his wife, to James Brown, free black, $50, part of “Taylors Addition” 5 acres
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  • Record #13
    Surname
    Burress
    Date
    1844/6/27
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Bond of Jeptha Morris, of Worcester, to Isaac Burress, free black man, of Somerset, $200; after p…
    Surname
    Burress
    First Name
    Isaac Black man
    Date
    1844/6/27
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    BH:434
    Description
    Bond of Jeptha Morris, of Worcester, to Isaac Burress, free black man, of Somerset, $200; after paymentof $25.57 by Burress on 6/26/1844 & after the obligation be paid, part of “Mullins Field” 2 acres
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  • Record #14
    Surname
    Byrd
    Date
    1865/1/2
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Rachel Byrd, negro, of Somerset, to Harvey Robins, negro, $150, parcel of land on the road from S…
    Surname
    Byrd
    First Name
    Rachel
    Date
    1865/1/2
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    LW8:557
    Description
    Rachel Byrd, negro, of Somerset, to Harvey Robins, negro, $150, parcel of land on the road from Salisbury to Spring Hill at the SE corner of the lot sold by John White to Nathan Rider containing 1ac
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  • Record #15
    Surname
    Cathell
    Date
    1833/12/7
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Bill of Sale of Sally Pollitt, of Salisbury, in Somerset, to Isaac Cathell, alias Burroughs, free…
    Surname
    Cathell
    First Name
    Isaac Free Black
    Date
    1833/12/7
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH7:156
    Description
    Bill of Sale of Sally Pollitt, of Salisbury, in Somerset, to Isaac Cathell, alias Burroughs, free man of color, of Worcester; Isaac, at his own expense, raising & clothing his children, namely Milly (age about 14 years), William (age about 12 years), Milton (age about 10 years), Peter (age about 8 years) & James (age about 1 year), all issue of his sickly wife, Tamar (age about 36 years), negro woman belonging to Pollitt; Isaac agrees to the yearly hire of Milly, William, Milton & James by Pollitt, who retains absolute control of 4 named children and, at her death, control passes to Isaac; Tamar and James become absolute property of Isaac at present date
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  • Record #16
    Surname
    Cathell
    Date
    1824/5/10
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    $500 slaves Ann & Elijah
    Surname
    Cathell
    First Name
    Joshua of Lexington, KY
    Date
    1824/5/10
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    AT:634
    Description
    $500 slaves Ann & Elijah
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  • Record #17
    Surname
    Cathell
    Date
    1867/6/14
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Alexander G. Toadvine & Ellen L.C., his wife, to L. James Cathell lot on street leading from Div…
    Surname
    Cathell
    First Name
    L. James
    Date
    1867/6/14
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GHR2:743
    Description
    Alexander G. Toadvine & Ellen L.C., his wife, to L. James Cathell lot on street leading from Division St to the African Church containing 39¼p
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  • Record #18
    Surname
    Colored People’s Hall
    Date
    1867/7/24
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Deed Records
    Description
    Mortgage of John Parker, James James, Charles Pollitt, Wesley Williams, John Pinkett, Harvey Robb…
    Surname
    Colored People’s Hall
    First Name
    Date
    1867/7/24
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Deed Records
    Source Reference
    GHR 2:802
    Description
    Mortgage of John Parker, James James, Charles Pollitt, Wesley Williams, John Pinkett, Harvey Robbins, Peter Venables, William Morris, Charles Harvey Morris, George Irving, James Jones, Levin Irving, Josiah Dashiell, John Harman, John Adams, Stephen Peters, Zachariah Nutter, Marcellus Nutter, Samuel Elsey, John Elsey, Jesse Nutter, Mitchell Jones, Noah Ballard, George Waters, Henry Elsey, William Wallace, Alfred Dashell & Mary Ann Dashiell to John D. Williams; $312.50 with interest payable to John D. Williams on or before 7/24/1869
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  • Record #19
    Surname
    Conway
    Date
    1829/4/27
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Patrick Jones, of Somerset, to Amelia Conway, free negro, of Somerset, $6, parcel of land on N/S …
    Surname
    Conway
    First Name
    Amelia
    Date
    1829/4/27
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH4:485
    Description
    Patrick Jones, of Somerset, to Amelia Conway, free negro, of Somerset, $6, parcel of land on N/S Wicomico River on road leading from White Haven to Tyaskin Church, adjoining Betty Conway, containing 1ac
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  • Record #20
    Surname
    Conway
    Date
    1832/8/13
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Moses Aires, of Somerset, to Amelia Conway [likely free negro], of Somerset, $3, part of a tract …
    Surname
    Conway
    First Name
    Amelia
    Date
    1832/8/13
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH6:512
    Description
    Moses Aires, of Somerset, to Amelia Conway [likely free negro], of Somerset, $3, part of a tract on N side Wicomico River on main road leading from White Haven to Tyaskin, containing 1/2 ac
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  • Record #21
    Surname
    Conway
    Date
    1829/4/27
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Patrick Jones, of Somerset, to Betty Conway, free negro, of Somerset, $20, parcel of land on N si…
    Surname
    Conway
    First Name
    Betty
    Date
    1829/4/27
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH4:486
    Description
    Patrick Jones, of Somerset, to Betty Conway, free negro, of Somerset, $20, parcel of land on N side Wicomico River on main road leading from White Haven to Tyaskin, adjoining Lott Conway, containing 2 ac
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  • Record #22
    Surname
    Dashiell
    Date
    1814/1/15
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Peter Dashiell to Marnick Armstrong, a free black, $50, on road from Salisbury bridge to Spring H…
    Surname
    Dashiell
    First Name
    Peter
    Date
    1814/1/15
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD1:509
    Description
    Peter Dashiell to Marnick Armstrong, a free black, $50, on road from Salisbury bridge to Spring Hill, less than ¼ acre
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  • Record #23
    Surname
    Dashiell
    Date
    1818/12/12
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Peter Dashiell, of Somerset, to James Leatherbury, free negro, of Somerset, $100, lot on the N si…
    Surname
    Dashiell
    First Name
    Peter
    Date
    1818/12/12
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD4:122
    Description
    Peter Dashiell, of Somerset, to James Leatherbury, free negro, of Somerset, $100, lot on the N side of road from Salisbury Bridge to Spring Hill about 100 yds from the bridge; land Dashiell purchased from William Handy Sr., executor of Isaac Handy, adjoining lands of Percey Powell, Phillip Lank & Marneck (black man), containing 1/4 ac & 10 sq poles
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  • Record #24
    Surname
    Dashiell
    Date
    1818/12/29
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Peter Dashiell, of Somerset, to Phillip Lank, free negro, of Somerset, $50, lot on N/S of county …
    Surname
    Dashiell
    First Name
    Peter
    Date
    1818/12/29
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD4:294
    Description
    Peter Dashiell, of Somerset, to Phillip Lank, free negro, of Somerset, $50, lot on N/S of county road leading from Salisbury to Spring Hill chapel, lot Dashiell purchased from William Handy & Edward G. Handy, commissioners appointed to sell real estate of Isaac Handy, deceased; adjoining lots of James Leatherbury & Marnick Armstrong; (no acreage)
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  • Record #25
    Surname
    Disharoon
    Date
    1829/8/31
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Nancy Puckham [likely free negro]to Levin $50 all his in a lot occupied by Moses Parsons, free ne…
    Surname
    Disharoon
    First Name
    Levin W.
    Date
    1829/8/31
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH5:51
    Description
    Nancy Puckham [likely free negro]to Levin $50 all his in a lot occupied by Moses Parsons, free negro, near Josiah Baileys mills in Pemberton’s Good Will 1 5/8 acre + 7p
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  • Record #26
    Surname
    Dixon
    Date
    1833/11/26
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Samuel E. Moore & Nancy, his wife to Peter Dixon, free man of color $16, 1 acre on North side of …
    Surname
    Dixon
    First Name
    Peter free black
    Date
    1833/11/26
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH7: 153
    Description
    Samuel E. Moore & Nancy, his wife to Peter Dixon, free man of color $16, 1 acre on North side of county road Salisbury to Parkers mill, 1 mile from Salisbury, near Peter Rounds
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  • Record #27
    Surname
    Dixon
    Date
    1838/7/7
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Peter Dixon, coloured man, to Theodore Parsons & John White $150 1acre of land on the North side …
    Surname
    Dixon
    First Name
    Peter free black
    Date
    1838/7/7
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH9:435
    Description
    Peter Dixon, coloured man, to Theodore Parsons & John White $150 1acre of land on the North side county road Salisbury to Parker’s Mills conveyed to Dixon in GH7:153
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  • Record #28
    Surname
    Dutton
    Date
    1820/10/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Levin and Nancy Bailey, his wife to Betsy Dutton part of “Taylor’s Addition” 5acre
    Surname
    Dutton
    First Name
    Betsy free black
    Date
    1820/10/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD6:99
    Description
    Levin and Nancy Bailey, his wife to Betsy Dutton part of “Taylor’s Addition” 5acre
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  • Record #29
    Surname
    Dutton
    Date
    1829/10/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Betsy Dutton to James Brown, free colored man, $50, part of Taylors Addition adjoining other land…
    Surname
    Dutton
    First Name
    Betsy free black
    Date
    1829/10/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH5:165
    Description
    Betsy Dutton to James Brown, free colored man, $50, part of Taylors Addition adjoining other lands of Brown and William Roberson and the big road 5acre
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  • Record #30
    Surname
    Dutton
    Date
    1816/3/19
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    James Bradley, of Sussex, to Stephen Dutton (black) $120 all the high land not drowned in Bally…
    Surname
    Dutton
    First Name
    Stephen (black)
    Date
    1816/3/19
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD2:9
    Description
    James Bradley, of Sussex, to Stephen Dutton (black) $120 all the high land not drowned in Bally’s lot on South side Nanticoke River
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  • Record #31
    Surname
    Dutton
    Date
    1824/8/7
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    John Taylor to Stephen Dutton $100 part of “Barber’s Rest” on North side of Wicomico River …
    Surname
    Dutton
    First Name
    Stephen (black)
    Date
    1824/8/7
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH2:162
    Description
    John Taylor to Stephen Dutton $100 part of “Barber’s Rest” on North side of Wicomico River beginning at head of a branch then to a lane leading down to the river 10 acres
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  • Record #32
    Surname
    Dyze
    Date
    1833/9/28
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Ephraim Dyze sells negro woman Mary for $125 to Archibald Cox, free negro
    Surname
    Dyze
    First Name
    Ephraim
    Date
    1833/9/28
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH7:100
    Description
    Ephraim Dyze sells negro woman Mary for $125 to Archibald Cox, free negro
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  • Record #33
    Surname
    Ellis
    Date
    1813/4/10
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Bond of Elijah Ellis, of Somerset, to Levin Williams, black man, of Somerset, $112, parts of “L…
    Surname
    Ellis
    First Name
    Elijah
    Date
    1813/4/10
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD1:286
    Description
    Bond of Elijah Ellis, of Somerset, to Levin Williams, black man, of Somerset, $112, parts of “Last Choice” & “Luck By Chance” containing 7 acres
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  • Record #34
    Surname
    (no surname)
    Date
    1838/3/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Easter, negro, of Somerset, to John Turner Jr., $60, part of “Evans Purchase;” borders land …
    Surname
    (no surname)
    First Name
    Easter
    Date
    1838/3/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH9:449
    Description
    Easter, negro, of Somerset, to John Turner Jr., $60, part of “Evans Purchase;” borders land sold by Isaac Hopkins to Gowan White; containing 4 ac
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  • Record #35
    Surname
    Fooks
    Date
    1838/12/22
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    John Rider & Eleanor, his wife, to Eben Fooks, free black man, $60 on left hand side of the road …
    Surname
    Fooks
    First Name
    Eben
    Date
    1838/12/22
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH9:562
    Description
    John Rider & Eleanor, his wife, to Eben Fooks, free black man, $60 on left hand side of the road leading to Laurel, DE about 3/4 mi from Salisbury containing 3/4 ac part of “Pemberton’s Good Will”
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  • Record #36
    Surname
    Fooks
    Date
    1838/12/22
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Eben Fooks, colored man, of Worcester, to Dr. William H. Wailes, of Worcester, $60, part of tract…
    Surname
    Fooks
    First Name
    Eben
    Date
    1838/12/22
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH9:563
    Description
    Eben Fooks, colored man, of Worcester, to Dr. William H. Wailes, of Worcester, $60, part of tract "Pembleton's Good Will" on W side of public road from Salisbury to Laurel containing 3/4 ac
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  • Record #37
    Surname
    Fooks
    Date
    1842/11/7
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Eben Fooks, free negro, of Worcester, to Dr. William H. Wailes, of Worcester, $60, part of "Pembe…
    Surname
    Fooks
    First Name
    Eben
    Date
    1842/11/7
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    AH:340
    Description
    Eben Fooks, free negro, of Worcester, to Dr. William H. Wailes, of Worcester, $60, part of "Pembertons Good Will," on W Side public road from Salisbury to Laurel, bounded on N by lot sold to Samuel E. Moore by John Rider, bounded on the S & W by lot sold to Joshua Leonard by John Rider; containing 3/4 ac
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  • Record #38
    Surname
    Fooks
    Date
    1842/1/15
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Henry Fooks & Elizabeth, his wife, and Jehu Fooks & Hetty, his wife, to Saul Irving, free negro, …
    Surname
    Fooks
    First Name
    Henry & Elizabeth, Jehu & Hetty, to Irving, Saul, free black
    Date
    1842/1/15
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GMH5:152
    Description
    Henry Fooks & Elizabeth, his wife, and Jehu Fooks & Hetty, his wife, to Saul Irving, free negro, $40 lot where Irving now resides in Salisbury on county road to Mitchell’s Bridge part of “Raceground” 3/8acre
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  • Record #39
    Surname
    Fooks
    Date
    1842/3/8
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Henry & Elizabeth Fooks & Jehu & Hetty Fooks of Worcester to Aaron Polk $125 lot in Salisbury bet…
    Surname
    Fooks
    First Name
    Henry & Elizabeth, Jehu & Hetty, to Irving, Saul, free black
    Date
    1842/3/8
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GMH5:248
    Description
    Henry & Elizabeth Fooks & Jehu & Hetty Fooks of Worcester to Aaron Polk $125 lot in Salisbury between the roads leading from Salisbury to Fooks Cross Roads & Humphreys mill pond part of “Raceground”
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  • Record #40
    Surname
    Fooks
    Date
    1842/6/25
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Henry & Elizabeth Fooks & John & Hetty Fooks to Cathell & Humphrey Humphreys $200 all their inter…
    Surname
    Fooks
    First Name
    Henry & Elizabeth, Jehu & Hety, to Irving, Saul, free black
    Date
    1842/6/25
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GMH1:531
    Description
    Henry & Elizabeth Fooks & John & Hetty Fooks to Cathell & Humphrey Humphreys $200 all their interest in a tract called “Nelms Support” on the Northeastern side of Humphreys mill pond & stream
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  • Record #41
    Surname
    Fooks
    Date
    1833/9/14
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Henry Fooks & Elizabeth Wise Fooks, his wife, to Lemuel Dennis (of John) $300 lot in Salisbury wh…
    Surname
    Fooks
    First Name
    Henry
    Date
    1833/9/14
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    AZ:333
    Description
    Henry Fooks & Elizabeth Wise Fooks, his wife, to Lemuel Dennis (of John) $300 lot in Salisbury where Cutter Townsend, free man of color, now lives bounded by roads leading from Salisbury to Perdues on N & S & Baptist Church on W
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  • Record #42
    Surname
    Fooks
    Date
    1833/9/14
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Henry Fooks to Lemuel Dennis of John, $300, lot in Salisbury where Cutler Townsend, free negro, n…
    Surname
    Fooks
    First Name
    Henry
    Date
    1833/9/14
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    AZ:183
    Description
    Henry Fooks to Lemuel Dennis of John, $300, lot in Salisbury where Cutler Townsend, free negro, now lives opposite Baptist Church between Church & Broad Sts.
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  • Record #43
    Surname
    Fooks
    Date
    1842/1/15
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Henry Fooks & Elizabeth, his wife, and Jehu Fooks & Hetty, his wife, to Saul Irving, free black, …
    Surname
    Fooks
    First Name
    Henry & Elizabeth & Jehu & Hetty
    Date
    1842/1/15
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GMH5:152
    Description
    Henry Fooks & Elizabeth, his wife, and Jehu Fooks & Hetty, his wife, to Saul Irving, free black, $40, lot where he resides in Salisbury beginning at NW corner of Moses Leonard’s lot conveyed 3/8 acres of “Raceground”
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  • Record #44
    Surname
    Fooks
    Date
    1840/7/25
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Jehu Fooks & Hetty, his wife, & Henry Fooks & Elizabeth Wise, his wife,to Moses Leonard, free bla…
    Surname
    Fooks
    First Name
    Jehu & Hetty and Henry & Elizabeth Wise
    Date
    1840/7/25
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GMH3:429
    Description
    Jehu Fooks & Hetty, his wife, & Henry Fooks & Elizabeth Wise, his wife,to Moses Leonard, free black, the Fookes contracted to sell a lot in Salisbury to Leonard & he has paid for it & is entitled to a deed $50 lot on South side of road to Mitchell’s Bridge beginning at NW corner of Saul Irving’s lot 3/8 acres & 3 sq poles
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  • Record #45
    Surname
    Game
    Date
    Type and Location of Source
    (record unknown)
    Description
    Apprenticed to Mathias Hobbs, cordwainer
    Surname
    Game
    First Name
    George likely free negro
    Date
    Type and Location of Source
    (record unknown)
    Source Reference
    Description
    Apprenticed to Mathias Hobbs, cordwainer
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  • Record #46
    Surname
    Game
    Date
    1849/5/28
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Henry Game, colored man, & Leah, his wife, to Humphrey Humphreys, $500, lot in Salisbury being th…
    Surname
    Game
    First Name
    Henry & Leah, his wife
    Date
    1849/5/28
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    WP4:155
    Description
    Henry Game, colored man, & Leah, his wife, to Humphrey Humphreys, $500, lot in Salisbury being the old Distilery lot
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  • Record #47
    Surname
    Game
    Date
    1846/8/7
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Noah Rider & Elizabeth, his wife, to Henry Game, coloured man, $500 all that lot in Salisbury on …
    Surname
    Game
    First Name
    Henry
    Date
    1846/8/7
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    WP2:234
    Description
    Noah Rider & Elizabeth, his wife, to Henry Game, coloured man, $500 all that lot in Salisbury on the back street or alley leading to the new bridge except a good & sufficient road to be left for the use of Cathel & Humphreys to their landing, it being part of the distilling lot
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  • Record #48
    Surname
    Game
    Date
    1862/6/3
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Henry Game & Margarite, his wife, free negroes, of Somerset to Humphrey Humphreys of Worcester $2…
    Surname
    Game
    First Name
    Henry & Margarite, his wife
    Date
    1862/6/3
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    LW7:462
    Description
    Henry Game & Margarite, his wife, free negroes, of Somerset to Humphrey Humphreys of Worcester $200 lot in Salisbury on the back street leading from Division St to the new bridge on the North side of the streets & E & S by lands of Cathell Humphreys and on the W by a lot owned by Humphrey
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  • Record #49
    Surname
    Game
    Date
    1851/7/7
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Henry Game to Perry Gam, free blacks, $125 lot in Salisbury on North side of Church St & extendin…
    Surname
    Game
    First Name
    Henry & Leah, his wife “colored”
    Date
    1851/7/7
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    EDM:227
    Description
    Henry Game to Perry Gam, free blacks, $125 lot in Salisbury on North side of Church St & extending from county rd NW to street leading by Presbyterian Church into said rd being same lot conveyed to Henry by George & Comfort Morris by deed dated 5/19/1849
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  • Record #50
    Surname
    Game
    Date
    Type and Location of Source
    (record unknown)
    Description
    Apprenticed to Mathias Hobbs, cordwainer
    Surname
    Game
    First Name
    Isaac [likely free negro]
    Date
    Type and Location of Source
    (record unknown)
    Source Reference
    Description
    Apprenticed to Mathias Hobbs, cordwainer
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  • Record #51
    Surname
    Game
    Date
    1835/4/23
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Certificate of removal to Kitty Anne Game, free mulatto woman, daughter of Levin Game, free mulat…
    Surname
    Game
    First Name
    Kitty Anne
    Date
    1835/4/23
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH8:42
    Description
    Certificate of removal to Kitty Anne Game, free mulatto woman, daughter of Levin Game, free mulatto man, to go to Philadelphia, PA to work for Mrs. Nancy Handy or others and intend to return
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  • Record #52
    Surname
    Game
    Date
    1814/11/26
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Rebecca Lamberson of Worcester to Levin Game $20 part of “Pemberton’s Good Will” on West si…
    Surname
    Game
    First Name
    Levin [likely free negro]
    Date
    1814/11/26
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JP2:361
    Description
    Rebecca Lamberson of Worcester to Levin Game $20 part of “Pemberton’s Good Will” on West side of N. Division St.
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  • Record #53
    Surname
    Game
    Date
    1818/2/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Levin Game [likely free negro] to Elijah Parsons $50 part of “Pemberton’s Good Will”
    Surname
    Game
    First Name
    Levin
    Date
    1818/2/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD3:336
    Description
    Levin Game [likely free negro] to Elijah Parsons $50 part of “Pemberton’s Good Will”
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  • Record #54
    Surname
    Game
    Date
    1854/12/2
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Martin Game on [of] Baltimore. City to Purnell Toadvine $110 lot adjoining Jehu Parsons where Wm …
    Surname
    Game
    First Name
    Martin free black
    Date
    1854/12/2
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    LW4:312
    Description
    Martin Game on [of] Baltimore. City to Purnell Toadvine $110 lot adjoining Jehu Parsons where Wm S. Parsons resides part of “Pemberton’s Good Will” conveyed by Henry White to Game
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  • Record #55
    Surname
    Game
    Date
    1838/8/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Henry White of Stephen to Martin Game, free black, $20 lot in Salisbury same property in GH8/458
    Surname
    Game
    First Name
    Martin
    Date
    1838/8/14
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH 8:458
    Description
    Henry White of Stephen to Martin Game, free black, $20 lot in Salisbury same property in GH8/458
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  • Record #56
    Surname
    Game
    Date
    1842/8/8
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Martin Game to Mary Hester Game, daughter of Martin Natlove, lot in Salisbury adjoining Jehu Pars…
    Surname
    Game
    First Name
    Martin
    Date
    1842/8/8
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    AH:243
    Description
    Martin Game to Mary Hester Game, daughter of Martin Natlove, lot in Salisbury adjoining Jehu Parsons which Game [likely free negro] purchased of Henry White
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  • Record #57
    Surname
    Game
    Date
    1851/7/7
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Henry Game to Perry Game [likely free negroes] $125 lot in Salisbury on N side of Church St near/…
    Surname
    Game
    First Name
    Perry
    Date
    1851/7/7
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GMH4:227
    Description
    Henry Game to Perry Game [likely free negroes] $125 lot in Salisbury on N side of Church St near/opp Baptist Church & extending from said county rd to the street leading by the Presbyterian Church
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  • Record #58
    Surname
    Game
    Date
    [1813]
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Joshua Byrd Roberts to Sarah Game [likely free negro] to convey to Game part of “Jessemor” on…
    Surname
    Game
    First Name
    Sarah
    Date
    [1813]
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JP1:49 (NOTE: page missing from microfilm)
    Description
    Joshua Byrd Roberts to Sarah Game [likely free negro] to convey to Game part of “Jessemor” on North side of rd from lower ferry to Salisbury 1ac
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  • Record #59
    Surname
    Gordy
    Date
    1835/7/2
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Hesse Sims of D.C. daughter of Robert Baley, black, deceased to Benjamin H. Gordy $25 (a part of …
    Surname
    Gordy
    First Name
    Benjamin H. of Somerset
    Date
    1835/7/2
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH8:155
    Description
    Hesse Sims of D.C. daughter of Robert Baley, black, deceased to Benjamin H. Gordy $25 (a part of graveyard excepted) all her interest in a lot on the Easternmost side of Bailey’s Mill Pond, as per will of her father
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  • Record #60
    Surname
    Gordy
    Date
    1863/10/12
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Ebenezer L. Wailes, executor of Sarah A Wailes, of Worcester, to Francis Gordy, of Worcester, $26…
    Surname
    Gordy
    First Name
    Francis
    Date
    1863/10/12
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    WET3:529
    Description
    Ebenezer L. Wailes, executor of Sarah A Wailes, of Worcester, to Francis Gordy, of Worcester, $262, lot in Salisbury on the street leading from the Presbyterian Church to the Rail Road Depot, at present occupied by Emaline Wailes, free negro (no acreage)
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  • Record #61
    Surname
    Gordy
    Date
    1851/5/31
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Samuel Gordy & Leah M., his wife, to Abraham Leonard, free black, $44 lot near the colored church…
    Surname
    Gordy
    First Name
    Samuel
    Date
    1851/5/31
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    EDM4:109
    Description
    Samuel Gordy & Leah M., his wife, to Abraham Leonard, free black, $44 lot near the colored church in Salisbury & on the N side of main road from Salisbury to the big hill & in the forks of another road leading from the hill to Salisbury
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  • Record #62
    Surname
    Gunby
    Date
    1838/1/12
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    William Hitch of Somerset William Gunby of Worcester, free black, property that William Hitch pur…
    Surname
    Gunby
    First Name
    William
    Date
    1838/1/12
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GMH1:420
    Description
    William Hitch of Somerset William Gunby of Worcester, free black, property that William Hitch purchased from the other heirs
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  • Record #63
    Surname
    Hayward
    Date
    1833/7/21
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Certificate of removal for Ebben Hayward, free black, for a visit, to remain a citizen of Somerse…
    Surname
    Hayward
    First Name
    Ebben
    Date
    1833/7/21
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH7:47
    Description
    Certificate of removal for Ebben Hayward, free black, for a visit, to remain a citizen of Somerset Co. 7/21/1833
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  • Record #64
    Surname
    Hitch
    Date
    1838/1/12
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    William Hitch of Somerset and William Gunby of Worcester, free black, part of “Morris Conclusio…
    Surname
    Hitch
    First Name
    William
    Date
    1838/1/12
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GMH1:420
    Description
    William Hitch of Somerset and William Gunby of Worcester, free black, part of “Morris Conclusion” William purchased the right of the other heirs 35 ac
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  • Record #65
    Surname
    Hooper
    Date
    1865/8/22
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    John T. Hooper & Leah, his wife, of Somerset, to Richard Parker, of Worcester, $500, lot in Salis…
    Surname
    Hooper
    First Name
    John T. & Leah
    Date
    1865/8/22
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GHR1:671
    Description
    John T. Hooper & Leah, his wife, of Somerset, to Richard Parker, of Worcester, $500, lot in Salisbury near the coloured peoples church; lot now occupied by Solomon Houston, Jr; reserving the use of the well on said lot for the one adjoining & also the alley to be kept open; containing 123 ft on the N & S side & 44 ft on the E & W side
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  • Record #66
    Surname
    Hooper
    Date
    1852/1/23
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    John T. Hooper & Lean, his wife of Somerset to William Leonard, free black $60 in Salisbury the N…
    Surname
    Hooper
    First Name
    John T. & Lean
    Date
    1852/1/23
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    EDM4:371
    Description
    John T. Hooper & Lean, his wife of Somerset to William Leonard, free black $60 in Salisbury the N end of a lot sold by deed from William Williams of John being part of “Race Ground” conveying 1/6acre together with a right of way from the street in front of Hooper’s lot
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  • Record #67
    Surname
    Horsey
    Date
    1715-1717
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Judicial Records
    Description
    Owner of slave Ned, father of bastard child born 10/10/1714 to Sarah Johnson, mulatto woman
    Surname
    Horsey
    First Name
    Nathaniel
    Date
    1715-1717
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Judicial Records
    Source Reference
    1715-17:43
    Description
    Owner of slave Ned, father of bastard child born 10/10/1714 to Sarah Johnson, mulatto woman
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  • Record #68
    Surname
    Horsey
    Date
    1715-1717
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Judicial Records
    Description
    Sarah Leopart, convicted of bearing a mulatto child, to serve Nathaniel Horsey 4 mos
    Surname
    Horsey
    First Name
    Nathaniel
    Date
    1715-1717
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Judicial Records
    Source Reference
    1715-17:145
    Description
    Sarah Leopart, convicted of bearing a mulatto child, to serve Nathaniel Horsey 4 mos
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  • Record #69
    Surname
    Houston
    Date
    1818/12/19
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Dr. John Huston of Worcester to James Leatherbury, negro, of Somerset $100 East side of rd to Pol…
    Surname
    Houston
    First Name
    John
    Date
    1818/12/19
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JP4:256
    Description
    Dr. John Huston of Worcester to James Leatherbury, negro, of Somerset $100 East side of rd to Polk & Bailey’s mill on West side of Wicomico River 3/8 ac
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  • Record #70
    Surname
    Howard
    Date
    1814/10/1
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    David Howard, of Somerset, to Levin Williams (black) of Somerset $100 so much of a lot bought fro…
    Surname
    Howard
    First Name
    David
    Date
    1814/10/1
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JP2:286
    Description
    David Howard, of Somerset, to Levin Williams (black) of Somerset $100 so much of a lot bought from John Bounds that lies on the west side of a county road from Salisbury bridge to Spring Hill
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  • Record #71
    Surname
    Hughes
    Date
    1816/4/3
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Josiah Hughes & Margaret, his wife, to Phillip Nutter $60 3acres for lives of negro Phillip and n…
    Surname
    Hughes
    First Name
    Josiah
    Date
    1816/4/3
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD1:358
    Description
    Josiah Hughes & Margaret, his wife, to Phillip Nutter $60 3acres for lives of negro Phillip and negro Hannah part of “St. Albions” (Nanticoke)
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  • Record #72
    Surname
    Humphreys [Toadvine]
    Date
    1824/5/5
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Deed to Macajah Toadvine [likely free black] of Somerset $100 GH2/57 same property as GH2/56
    Surname
    Humphreys [Toadvine]
    First Name
    Humphrey [Micajah]
    Date
    1824/5/5
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH2:57
    Description
    Deed to Macajah Toadvine [likely free black] of Somerset $100 GH2/57 same property as GH2/56
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  • Record #73
    Surname
    Humphreys
    Date
    1849/5/28
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Henry Game, colored man, & Leah, his wife, to Humphrey Humphreys $500 lot in Salisbury being the …
    Surname
    Humphreys
    First Name
    Humphrey
    Date
    1849/5/28
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    WP4:155
    Description
    Henry Game, colored man, & Leah, his wife, to Humphrey Humphreys $500 lot in Salisbury being the old Distilery lot
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  • Record #74
    Surname
    Humphreys [Toadvine]
    Date
    1824/5/5
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Micahjah Toadvine & Eunice, his wife [likely free negroes] to Humphrey Humphreys $100 lot in Sali…
    Surname
    Humphreys [Toadvine]
    First Name
    Humphrey [Micajah]
    Date
    1824/5/5
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH2:56
    Description
    Micahjah Toadvine & Eunice, his wife [likely free negroes] to Humphrey Humphreys $100 lot in Salisbury bought by Eunice from John Williams of Worcester
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  • Record #75
    Surname
    Humphreys
    Date
    1859/9/10
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Benjamin & Nancy Parsons to Humphrey Humphreys of Worcester $80 all that lot near Salisbury near …
    Surname
    Humphreys
    First Name
    Humphrey
    Date
    1859/9/10
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    LW6:263
    Description
    Benjamin & Nancy Parsons to Humphrey Humphreys of Worcester $80 all that lot near Salisbury near Humphreys mills conveyed to Parsons by Nancy Puckum [likely free negro]
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  • Record #76
    Surname
    Humphreys
    Date
    1862/6/3
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Henry Game & Marguerite, his wife, free blacks, to Humphrey Humphreys of Worcester, $200, Lot in …
    Surname
    Humphreys
    First Name
    Humphrey
    Date
    1862/6/3
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    LW7:462
    Description
    Henry Game & Marguerite, his wife, free blacks, to Humphrey Humphreys of Worcester, $200, Lot in Salisbury on back street leading from Division Street to the new bridge on the N by said street and on the E & S by Cathell Humphreys & on the W by Humphrey
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  • Record #77
    Surname
    Huston
    Date
    1837/11/7
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    William Williams (of John) & Annes, his wife, of Somerset, to Leven Huston, free black man, of Wo…
    Surname
    Huston
    First Name
    Levin free black
    Date
    1837/11/7
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GMH1:113
    Description
    William Williams (of John) & Annes, his wife, of Somerset, to Leven Huston, free black man, of Worcester, $100, part of tract “Race Ground” surveyed for John P. Mitchell; on county road from Salisbury to the Crossroad at Fooks & Byrds Store; beginning at SW corner of lot Williams & wife sold to Elijah Pinkett for 1/8 ac; on the S side of where there is to be an alley from the Academy to said county road; containing 1/2 ac
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  • Record #78
    Surname
    Huston
    Date
    1854/10/10
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Levin Huston & Hester, his wife, to Samuel Gordy $200 lot in Salisbury being the lot Sally Huston…
    Surname
    Huston
    First Name
    Levin & Hester, his wife [likely free blacks]
    Date
    1854/10/10
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    EDM7:44
    Description
    Levin Huston & Hester, his wife, to Samuel Gordy $200 lot in Salisbury being the lot Sally Huston sold to Levin beginning at the SE corner of said lot N24°30’E9.1 W64°45’W19p2’ \ S65°W7p. \ S55°30’ 26p1’ 70 to the beginning 1acre +15p
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  • Record #79
    Surname
    Huston
    Date
    1854/10/10
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Levin Huston & Hester to Samuel Gordy $200 lot in Salisbury which Sally Huston sold to Levin 1acr…
    Surname
    Huston
    First Name
    Levin & Hester, his wife [likely free negroes]
    Date
    1854/10/10
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    EDM7:44
    Description
    Levin Huston & Hester to Samuel Gordy $200 lot in Salisbury which Sally Huston sold to Levin 1acre 15p
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  • Record #80
    Surname
    Williams
    Date
    1867/3/9
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Mortgage from John D. Williams to James James, [possibly negro] & wife Roda H., for lot in Salisb…
    Surname
    Williams
    First Name
    John D.
    Date
    1867/3/9
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GHR2:684
    Description
    Mortgage from John D. Williams to James James, [possibly negro] & wife Roda H., for lot in Salisbury on the S side of the street leading to the railroad depot conveyed from Levin T.H. Irvin , of Somerset, dated 2/9/1867 in GHR2:684& other lots conveyed
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  • Record #81
    Surname
    Irving
    Date
    1842/1/15
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Henry Fooks & Elizabeth, his wife, and Jehu Fooks & Hetty, his wife, to Saul Irving, free black, …
    Surname
    Irving
    First Name
    Saul free black
    Date
    1842/1/15
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GMH5:152
    Description
    Henry Fooks & Elizabeth, his wife, and Jehu Fooks & Hetty, his wife, to Saul Irving, free black, all lot where he resides in Salisbury on county road to Mitchell’s bridge 3/8 acre part of “Race Ground”
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  • Record #82
    Surname
    Irving
    Date
    1854/6/12
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Saul Irving, free negro, of Worcester, to Thomas W. Phillips, $55 lot where Irving lives being lo…
    Surname
    Irving
    First Name
    Saul free black
    Date
    1854/6/12
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    EDM6:95
    Description
    Saul Irving, free negro, of Worcester, to Thomas W. Phillips, $55 lot where Irving lives being lot Irving purchesed from Henry Fooks & wife & Jehu Fooks & wife by deed dated 15 Jan 1842
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  • Record #83
    Surname
    Irving
    Date
    1855/5/7
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Saul Irving, free negro, of Worcester, to Thomas W. Phillips, of Somerset, $50, part of lot where…
    Surname
    Irving
    First Name
    Saul free black
    Date
    1855/5/7
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    EDM6:530
    Description
    Saul Irving, free negro, of Worcester, to Thomas W. Phillips, of Somerset, $50, part of lot where Saul lives 20 poles together with a right of way for Church St
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  • Record #84
    Surname
    Jackson
    Date
    1818/8/29
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    William Williams, of Somerset, to Daniel Jackson, free negro, of Somerset, $140, lot in Salisbury…
    Surname
    Jackson
    First Name
    Daniel free negro
    Date
    1818/8/29
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD4:3
    Description
    William Williams, of Somerset, to Daniel Jackson, free negro, of Somerset, $140, lot in Salisbury on street from Levin Hitch’s lot to the back landing; adjoining lot Williams sold to Unicy Toadvine, containing 396 sq feet
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  • Record #85
    Surname
    Jackson
    Date
    1820/5/13
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Daniel Jackson [likely free negro] to James Rider, $50, all his interest in part of “Monmouth…
    Surname
    Jackson
    First Name
    Daniel
    Date
    1820/5/13
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD5:510
    Description
    Daniel Jackson [likely free negro] to James Rider, $50, all his interest in part of “Monmouth“ or "George Gales Generosity” on the NW side of Quantico Branch in the fork of the road leading from Quantico to Spring Hill and Rewastico 1acre
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  • Record #86
    Surname
    Jackson
    Date
    1831/5/28
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    William Williams (of Samue), of Somerset, to Daniel Jackson, coulored man, of Somerset, $140 lot …
    Surname
    Jackson
    First Name
    Daniel free negro
    Date
    1831/5/28
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH5:614
    Description
    William Williams (of Samue), of Somerset, to Daniel Jackson, coulored man, of Somerset, $140 lot in Salisbury next to Unice Toadvine; mentions lot belonging to heirs of Levin Williams, deceased, containing 1/8 ac
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  • Record #87
    Surname
    James
    Date
    1849/9/29
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    George James & Milly, his wife, colored, to John Parsons, colored, $20 lot in Worcester on S side…
    Surname
    James
    First Name
    George
    Date
    1849/9/29
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    EDM4:403
    Description
    George James & Milly, his wife, colored, to John Parsons, colored, $20 lot in Worcester on S side of road from Salisbury to Diricksons Crossroads & W side of George James dwelling house 2,900 sq ft.
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  • Record #88
    Surname
    James
    Date
    1853/2/12
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    George James, free black, to James James [likely free black] son of George of Worcester $40 part …
    Surname
    James
    First Name
    George
    Date
    1853/2/12
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    EDM5:308
    Description
    George James, free black, to James James [likely free black] son of George of Worcester $40 part of my lot in Salisbury on E side of a dividing line established between us 33’ front
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  • Record #89
    Surname
    James
    Date
    1866/9/29
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    John Parsons & Terricy J., his wife [likely free blacks, 1860 Census], to James James, colored, $…
    Surname
    James
    First Name
    James free black
    Date
    1866/9/29
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GHR2:604
    Description
    John Parsons & Terricy J., his wife [likely free blacks, 1860 Census], to James James, colored, $125, lot in Salisbury on the S side of road leading to Berlin called Church St. between lot owned by James James & lot owned by Levin T.H. Irving
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  • Record #90
    Surname
    James
    Date
    1867/2/9
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Levin T. H. Irving, of Somerset, to James James, colored, of Worcester, $600, lot in Salisbury on…
    Surname
    James
    First Name
    James
    Date
    1867/2/9
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GHR2:684
    Description
    Levin T. H. Irving, of Somerset, to James James, colored, of Worcester, $600, lot in Salisbury on the S side of the street leading to the Rail Road Depot; adjoining lots of James & Dr. Cathell Humphreys; lot Irving purchased from Purnell Toadvine, Trustee for Aaron Polk (insolvent) which Polk purchased from Aaron Polk, Sr. (no acreage)
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  • Record #91
    Surname
    Johnson
    Date
    1715/3/24
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Judicial Record
    Description
    Mother of bastard born 10/10/1714 alleged father of child is negro Ned, a slave belonging to Nath…
    Surname
    Johnson
    First Name
    Sarah mulatto
    Date
    1715/3/24
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Judicial Record
    Source Reference
    1715-17:43
    Description
    Mother of bastard born 10/10/1714 alleged father of child is negro Ned, a slave belonging to Nathaniel Horsey
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  • Record #92
    Surname
    Jones
    Date
    1829/4/27
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Patrick Jones, of Somerset, to Amelia Conway, free negro, of Somerset, $6, parcel of land on N si…
    Surname
    Jones
    First Name
    Patrick
    Date
    1829/4/27
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH4:485
    Description
    Patrick Jones, of Somerset, to Amelia Conway, free negro, of Somerset, $6, parcel of land on N side Wicomico River on road leading from White Haven to Tyaskin Church, adjoining Betty Conway, containing 1ac
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  • Record #93
    Surname
    Jones
    Date
    1829/4/27
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Patrick Jones, of Somerset, to Betty Conway, free negro, of Somerset, $20, parcel of land on N/S …
    Surname
    Jones
    First Name
    Patrick
    Date
    1829/4/27
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GH4:486
    Description
    Patrick Jones, of Somerset, to Betty Conway, free negro, of Somerset, $20, parcel of land on N/S Wicomico River on main road leading from White Haven to Tyaskin, adjoining Lott Conway, containing 2 ac
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  • Record #94
    Surname
    Lank
    Date
    1818/12/29
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Peter Dashiell, of Somerset, to Phillip Lank, free negro, of Somerset, $50, lot on N/S of county …
    Surname
    Lank
    First Name
    Phillip
    Date
    1818/12/29
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD4:294
    Description
    Peter Dashiell, of Somerset, to Phillip Lank, free negro, of Somerset, $50, lot on N/S of county road leading from Salisbury to Spring Hill chapel, lot Dashiell purchased from William Handy & Edward G. Handy, commissioners appointed to sell real estate of Isaac Handy, deceased; adjoining lots of James Leatherbury & Marnick Armstrong; (no acreage)
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  • Record #95
    Surname
    Leatherbury
    Date
    1818/12/12
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Peter Dashiell, of Somerset, to James Leatherbury, free negro, of Somerset, $100, lot on the N si…
    Surname
    Leatherbury
    First Name
    James
    Date
    1818/12/12
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD4:122
    Description
    Peter Dashiell, of Somerset, to James Leatherbury, free negro, of Somerset, $100, lot on the N side of road from Salisbury Bridge to Spring Hill about 100 yds from the bridge; land Dashiell purchased from William Handy Sr., executor of Isaac Handy, adjoining lands of Percey Powell, Phillip Lank & Marneck (black man), containing 1/4 ac & 10 sq poles
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  • Record #96
    Surname
    Leatherbury
    Date
    1818/12/19
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Dr. John Huston, of Worcester, to James Leatherbury, negro, of Somerset, $100, lot on E side of r…
    Surname
    Leatherbury
    First Name
    James
    Date
    1818/12/19
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD4:256
    Description
    Dr. John Huston, of Worcester, to James Leatherbury, negro, of Somerset, $100, lot on E side of road leading to Polkes & Bayles Mill on W/S of Wicomico River; part of a deed from William Handy Sr., executor of Isaac Handy, to Peter Dashiell; adjoining Benjamin White & Henry White; containing 3/8 ac
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  • Record #97
    Surname
    Leatherbury
    Date
    1819/2/20
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    James Leatherbury, negro, of Somerset, to George Todd, of Somerset, $50, lot near Salisbury which…
    Surname
    Leatherbury
    First Name
    James
    Date
    1819/2/20
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    JD4:259
    Description
    James Leatherbury, negro, of Somerset, to George Todd, of Somerset, $50, lot near Salisbury which Leatherbury purchased from Dr. John Huston; between two lots owned by Benjamin White & Henry White; containing 3/8 ac
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  • Record #98
    Surname
    Leonard
    Date
    1842/11/4
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Description
    Joshua Leonard and Elizabeth, his wife, of Somerset, to Sarah Anne Wailes, wife of Dr. William H.…
    Surname
    Leonard
    First Name
    Joshua
    Date
    1842/11/4
    Type and Location of Source
    SO Land Records
    Source Reference
    AH:341
    Description
    Joshua Leonard and Elizabeth, his wife, of Somerset, to Sarah Anne Wailes, wife of Dr. William H. Wailes, of Worcester, $220, part of tract "Pembertons Good Will" on N side of road from Salisbury to Laurel; beginning at SE corner of lot John Rider Sr. sold to Polly Haney, colored woman containing 7½ ac
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  • Record #99
    Surname
    Leonard
    Date
    1840/7/25
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Jehu Fooks & Hetty, his wife, and Henry Fooks & Elizabeth, his wife, to Moses Leonard, free black…
    Surname
    Leonard
    First Name
    Moses, black
    Date
    1840/7/25
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GMH3:429
    Description
    Jehu Fooks & Hetty, his wife, and Henry Fooks & Elizabeth, his wife, to Moses Leonard, free black, $50 on S side of county road Salisbury to Mitchell’s bridge 3/8acre + 3 sq p.
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  • Record #100
    Surname
    Leonard
    Date
    1866/10/5
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Description
    Noah Leonard & Lucy, his wife, of Philadelphia, to James A. Parsons, of Somerset, $200, lot in Sa…
    Surname
    Leonard
    First Name
    Noah & Lucy, wife
    Date
    1866/10/5
    Type and Location of Source
    WO Land Records
    Source Reference
    GHR2:397
    Description
    Noah Leonard & Lucy, his wife, of Philadelphia, to James A. Parsons, of Somerset, $200, lot in Salisbury on the N side of the street past the Presbyterian Church adjoining to lot belonging to Parsons and separated from the Colored Peoples Church on the W
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