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

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Record #188 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 302
Buyer or Manumitted Person Samuel Craig & William Leonard
Seller or Owner Hugh Maguire
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 21 Dec 1850
Transaction Abstract Indenture between Hugh Maguire on one part & Samuel Craig & William Leonard of the other part. Maguire owes & is indebted to William W. Crawford as trustee sum of $1172.06 (upon which Craig & Leonard are security). Maguire discharges Craig & Leonard & sells to them Negroes: man Jim 25 yo, slave for life; boy Jo or Joseph 15 yo & girl Eliza 18 yo. to hold. If Crawford is paid the full sum on or before 30 Nov 1852 then sale is voided.

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