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

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Record #299 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 49
Buyer or Manumitted Person Nicols Wright
Seller or Owner Thomas Breerwood, executor of James Moore
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 5 May 1853
Transaction Abstract $99 paid to Thomas Breerwood, executor of James Moore, by Nicols Wright for Negro woman Margaret, to serve 15 years from 1 Jan 1848 & no longer, also her child Frederick for life. Signed 5 May 1853.

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