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

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Record #310 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 68
Buyer or Manumitted Person Eliza A. Barnett
Seller or Owner James A. Stewart
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 10 Oct 1853
Transaction Abstract $500 paid by Eliza A. Barnett, wife of Peter Barnett, to James A. Stewart for Negro girl Ann 12 yo, daughter of his servant woman Eliza, slave for life, & now in possession of Peter Barnett & the said Eliza his wife. 10 Oct 1853.

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