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

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Record #313 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 70
Buyer or Manumitted Person Washington A. Smith
Seller or Owner Thomas H. Keene
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 22 Oct 1853
Transaction Abstract $300 paid by Washington A. Smith to Thomas H. Keene for Negro woman Sarah 22 yo. She to serve Smith until 1 Jan 1874 for $300. The issue Sarah, if there be any, to be legal property of W. A. Smith. Sarah to revert back to Margaret H. Wilson, her original owner, on the first day of Jan 1874. Signed 22 Oct 1853.

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