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

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Record #2 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 2
Buyer or Manumitted Person Tilla
Seller or Owner William Rea
Transaction Type Deed of Manumission
Date 7 May 1847
Transaction Abstract William Rea releases Tilla 25 or 26 yo from slavery & set free written 4/17/1847

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