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

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Record #194 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 309
Buyer or Manumitted Person Josiah Bayly
Seller or Owner Ann H. Bayly
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 7 Jan 1851
Transaction Abstract $900 paid by Josiah Bayly to Ann H. Bayly for Negroes: man Sampson Waters 50 yp, man Job Waters 47 yo, woman Hagar 25 yo & her child Nancy 7 yo; all slaves for life. Signed 7 Jan 1851.

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