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

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Record #315 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 72
Buyer or Manumitted Person William W. Crawford
Seller or Owner Hugh Maguire
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 31 Oct 1853
Transaction Abstract $500 paid by William W. Crawford to Hugh Maguire for Negro boy Joseph 17 yo, slave for life.

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