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

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Record #243 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 396
Buyer or Manumitted Person David W. Tyler
Seller or Owner Charles Shenton
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 3 Feb 1852
Transaction Abstract $350 paid by David W. Tyler to Charles Shenton for Negro girl Jane 11 yo, slave for life.

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