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

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Record #254 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 422
Buyer or Manumitted Person Otho J. Linthicum
Seller or Owner Richard Linthicum
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 31 May 1852
Transaction Abstract $170 paid by Otho J. Linthicum to Richard Linthicum for Negro woman Leah, slave for life and her child James 6 mos, slaves for life. Signed 19 May 1852.

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