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

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Record #346 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 108
Buyer or Manumitted Person Thomas W. Byns
Seller or Owner James E. Douglass, late Sheriff
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 25 Apr 1854
Transaction Abstract Indenture made 10 Apr 1854 between James E. Douglass & Thomas W. Byns based on write of fieri facias [to sell items due to debt] on 6 May 1852 in Baltimore. Byns recovered $200 of debt, but he need to have rest before 4th Tuesday of July 1852. Negroes John & Sarah and other property involved will be auctioned. Byns was highest bidder.

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