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

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Record #318 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 74
Buyer or Manumitted Person William W. Clifton
Seller or Owner James Thompson, executor of Sarah Rawleigh
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 14 Nov 1853
Transaction Abstract $190 paid by William W. Clifton to James Thompson, executor of Sarah Rawleigh, for: Negro woman Harriett & her child Mary Harriet, Harriet to serve until the end of the year 1863 & Mary to serve until last day of Dec 1870 according to provisions of deceased's will & order of Orphans Court for the terms aforesaid. Signed 14 Nov 1853.

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