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

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Record #255 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 423
Buyer or Manumitted Person Dr. Thomas H. Handy
Seller or Owner David M. Corkran
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 2 Jun 1852
Transaction Abstract $347.40 paid by Doctor Thomas H. Handy to David M. Corkran for Negro woman Silva 22 yo, slave for life. Signed 15 May 1852.

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