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

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Record #263 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 3
Buyer or Manumitted Person James R. Phillips
Seller or Owner Thomas A. Smith
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 28 Jun 1852
Transaction Abstract Thomas K. Smith and James R. Phillips & William Willoughby are securities for Thomas K. Smith by their note of obligation to Zadock H. Ross for $250. Plus Smith & Phillips as security for Smith are bound to John Bain for $225 - totaling $75 due to Zadock H. Ross & John Bain. Smith assigns to James R. Phillips the following Negreos: man Daniel 50 yo, man Obediah 30 yo, man Charles 24 yo; all slaves for life. Other home furnishings & livestock included. Signed 26 Jun 1852.

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