Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #172 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 285
Buyer or Manumitted Person Joseph W. Wheatley
Seller or Owner Augustus T. Wheatley, executor of Jesse Wheatley
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 2 Nov 1850
Transaction Abstract $71 paid by Joseph W. Wheatley to Augustus T. Wheatley, executor of Jesse Wheatley, deceased, for Negro girl Dianna 2 yo, slave for life. Signed 16 Oct 1850.

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