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

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Record #232 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 365
Buyer or Manumitted Person Amos Bowdle
Seller or Owner Hugh Maguier
Transaction Type Mortagage Bill of Sale
Date 24 Oct 1851
Transaction Abstract Hugh Maguire is indebted $176.75 in judgments to Amos Bowdle $176.75. To secure the payment he sells to Bowdle the following Negroes: woman Fanny 40 yo and boy John Anthony 14 yo; slaves for life. If Maguire pays Bowdle the sale is void.

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