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

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Record #307 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 65
Buyer or Manumitted Person Hooper C. Hicks
Seller or Owner Edwin E. Medford
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 15 Aug 1853
Transaction Abstract $325 paid by Hooper C. Hicks to Edwin E. Medford for Negro girl Caroline to serve according to the will of Aaron Cook to full end & term of 24 years from 31 Dec 1842, the remaining time of her service. Signed 11 Aug 1853.

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