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

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Record #312 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 69
Buyer or Manumitted Person Thomas H. Keene
Seller or Owner Dr. Washington A. Smith
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 22 Oct 1853
Transaction Abstract Washington A. Smith, guardian of Margaret H. Wilson, sold Negro woman Sarah 22 yo to Thomas H. Keene for $300. She to serve from 1 Jan 1854 until 1 Jan 1874. On 1 Jan 1874, if living, she is to revert back to her original owner Margaret H. Wilson or her heirs. [See next entry]

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