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

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Record #339 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 99
Buyer or Manumitted Person Rhoda Stevens
Seller or Owner Brice J. Goldsborough
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 9 Mar 1854
Transaction Abstract $1 paid by Rhoda Stevens to Brian J. Goldsborough for Negro girl Mary Elizabeth, slave for term of years, to serve until age of 30. She is now 9 years & 11 mos old. Signed 10 Mar 1854.

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