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

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Record #267 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 12
Buyer or Manumitted Person William Rea
Seller or Owner John Newton
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 5 Aug 1882
Transaction Abstract $375 paid by William Rea to John Newton for Negro boy George who was born 28 Dec 1839, being of age 13 on next December, until he attains age 44 (31 years from 28 Dec); then to be manumitted. Signed 5 Aug 1852.

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