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

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Record #280 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 25
Buyer or Manumitted Person James A. Stewart
Seller or Owner John Brown
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 6 Nov 1852
Transaction Abstract John Brown, son of Elizabeth Pattison who married William Brown, is paid $30 by James A. Stewart and assigns title of Negro woman Ret. Ret is devised in will of Otho Pattison, deceased, along with her offspring.; all of her to go to James A. Stewart. Signed 1 Nov 1852

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