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

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Record #303 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 56
Buyer or Manumitted Person Samuel R. Dunnock
Seller or Owner John R. Dunnock
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 6 Jun 1853
Transaction Abstract John R. Dunnock, for love & affection for his brother Samuel R. Dunnock, $5 paid to him and Samuel to maintain John for remainder of his life and he sells the following Negroes to him: man Shadrach 35 yo & Negro woman Jane 18 yo; slaves for life. Signed 20 Apr 1853.

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