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

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Record #278 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 23
Buyer or Manumitted Person James R. Phillips
Seller or Owner Thomas K. Smith
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 27 Oct 1852
Transaction Abstract $400 paid by James R. Phillips to Thomas K. Smith for one third undivided part of all the following Negroes: man Daniel 50 yo, man Obediah 30 yo, man Charles 23 yo; all slaves for life. All now in Dorchester County except Obediah who is at present in Baltimore under the control of Thomas K. Smith. Signed 18 Oct 1852.

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