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

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Record #192 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 307
Buyer or Manumitted Person Francis P. Phelps
Seller or Owner Anthony C. Thompson
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 1 Jan 1851
Transaction Abstract $275 paid by Francis P. Phelps to Anthony C. Thompson for Negro girl Rebecca Sprigs 19 yo on 1 Jan 1851. She to serve Francis until she is 44 yo until 1 Jan 1876 and then to be free.

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