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

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Record #314 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 71
Buyer or Manumitted Person William D. Traverse
Seller or Owner Mary C. Traverse
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 26 Oct 1853
Transaction Abstract $500 paid by William D. Traverse to Mary C. Traverse for following Negroes: Hester Cornish 20 yo, girl Rebecca 3 yo, boy Samuel 2 mos. Signed 17 Oct 1853.

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