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

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Record #191 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 306
Buyer or Manumitted Person Francis P. Phelps
Seller or Owner John D. Farquaharson
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 31 Dec 1850
Transaction Abstract $360 paid by Francis P. Phelps to John D. Farquharson for Negro man Joseph or Josiah Higgins to serve 12 years & 5 months from 1 Jan 1851, slave for term of years.

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