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

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Record #259 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 1
Buyer or Manumitted Person Lewis Ross
Seller or Owner Thomas H. Hurley
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 5 Apr 1852
Transaction Abstract $2000 paid by Lewis Ross to Thomas H Hurley for Negroes: man Thomas 28 yo, of dark chestnut complexion, man Isaac 28 yo of dark chestnut complexion, woman Maria 22 yo of dark complexion, boy Thomas 2 yo of dark complexion; slaves for life.

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