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

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Record #208 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 323
Buyer or Manumitted Person John Brohawn
Seller or Owner Sarrah B. Dunnock
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 31 Mar 1851
Transaction Abstract For love & affection & 1 cent paid by son John Brohawn to Sarah B. Dunnock for Negro boy John Wesley 4 yo, slave for life. Signed 29 Mar 1851.

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