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

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Record #285 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 34
Buyer or Manumitted Person Amos Bowdle
Seller or Owner Hugh Maguire
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 3 Jan 1855
Transaction Abstract Indenture made 22 Oct 1851 between Maguire & Bowdle of Church Creek. Maguire is indebted in judgments to Bowdle $176.75. To secure payment Maguire grants to Bowdle the following Negroes: woman Fanny 40 yo & boy John Anthony 14 yo; slaves for life. Signed 22 Oct 1851.

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