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

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Record #223 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 356
Buyer or Manumitted Person Otho Thomas
Seller or Owner Henry Cook, administrator for John Thomas
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 8 Aug 1851
Transaction Abstract $300 paid by Otho Thomas to Henry Cook, administrator of John Thomas for Negro boy Robert 13 yo, slave for life. Signed 6 Aug 1851.

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