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

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Record #295 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 46
Buyer or Manumitted Person Nancy Jones
Seller or Owner John W. Woolford
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 21 Apr 1853
Transaction Abstract $100 paid by Nancy Jones, widow of Denwood, to John Woolford for Negro boy Henry Macer 7 y 6 mos & 17 days. Henry to serve Nancy Jones until he is 40 yo on 9 May 1885 and then to be free. Signed 2 Apr 1853.

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