| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Volume | 805 |
| Page Number | 40 |
| Buyer or Manumitted Person | William D. Penton & his wife Hester C. Penton |
| Seller or Owner | Jacob Covey |
| Transaction Type | Bill of Sale |
| Date | 15 Feb 1853 |
| Transaction Abstract | $650 paid by Jacob Covey of Caroline County, Md. to William D. Penton & wife Hester C. Penton for Negroes: woman Rachel 22 yo, girl Leah 3 yo, boy Andrew 2 yo, infant girl Mariah 3 mos old. Signed 5 Feb 1853. |
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