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

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Record #249 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 406
Buyer or Manumitted Person Lewis Ross
Seller or Owner Thomas H. Hurley
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 25 Mar 1852
Transaction Abstract Thomas Hurley is indebted to Lewis Ross $2000. Lewis Ross assigns Negroes, household goods & furniture. Included are Negro man Isaac 24 yo, dark chestnut color slave for life, Negro man Isaac 24 yo, dark color slave for life, Negro woman Maria 22 yo of dark chestnut color slave for life, Negro boy 2 yo child of Mrai, slave for life and all increase of Maria, plus crops, livestock, frming utensils and other household & personal items. If Hurley pays the full $2000 plus interest on or before 26 Mar 1854 then this shall be void.

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