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

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Record #269 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 13
Buyer or Manumitted Person Joseph Weatherly (?)
Seller or Owner Samuel R. Dunnock
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 24 Aug 1853
Transaction Abstract $5000 paid by Joseph Wheatley (?) to Samuel R. Dunnock for Negroes: man David, man Spencer, man James, man Gabriel, man Daws, boy James, boy William, boy Moses, boy Jacob, boy Stepeh, woman Rachel, woman Sarah, child Jane, child Rachel, child Mary; slaves for life. Signed 21 Aug 1852.

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