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

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Record #186 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 299
Buyer or Manumitted Person John Jones of Col.
Seller or Owner Hugh Maguire
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 12 Dec 1850
Transaction Abstract Indenture between Hugh Maguire; & John Jones of Col - Maguire owes & is indebted to the said Amos Borvale upon which John Jones of Col is security in sum of $100. Maguire exonerates John Jones of Col. & sells unto Jones Negro boy John 10 yo, now in possession of Maguire. If Maguire pays to John Jones or Amos Bowdle $100 before 1 Aug 1851, then this sale is void.

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