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

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Record #221 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 353
Buyer or Manumitted Person Sarah Jones
Seller or Owner William J. Jones, executor of John Jones of Col.
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 19 Jul 1851
Transaction Abstract $350 paid by Sarah Jones to William J. Jones, executor of John Jones of Col. late of Dorchester, for Negro man William Jinkins for full time or term of 5 years & 6 months from 12 Jul 1851; that being period of time Jinkins has to serve, at expiration of term he is to be free. Also for Negro girl Mary belonging to the estate for full term of 10 years & 8 mos from 1 Jul 1851; that being period of time she has to serve, at the expiration she is to be free.

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