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

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Record #274 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 19
Buyer or Manumitted Person William Harker
Seller or Owner John W. Lecompte
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 12 Mar 1858
Transaction Abstract $200 paid by William Harker of Baltimore City to John W. Lecompte for Negro Thomas Henry Jenkins, a slave to serve until 15 Dec 1865 & no longer, as by will of Joshua Breerwood. Signed 12 Mar 1853.

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