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

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Record #331 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 90
Buyer or Manumitted Person John Baker
Seller or Owner Alexander R. Anderson & wife Amanda R. Anderson
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 25 Jan 1854
Transaction Abstract $250 paid by John Baker to Alexander R. Anderson and wife Amanda Anderson for Negro boy Henry 20 yo, chestnut color, 5 feet six inches in height. Henry was devised by Barzilla Street, deceased, to Amanda, wife of Alexander for term of 6 years or until Henry attained age of 26 years as per Street's will. Alexander & Amanda Anderson sell him to Baker for term of 6 years. Signed 10 Jan 1854.

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