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

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Record #347 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 110
Buyer or Manumitted Person Severn Johnson
Seller or Owner John W. Hayward
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 25 Apr 1854
Transaction Abstract John H. Hayward, administrator of Alexander Simmons is paid $1200 by Severn Johnson for Negroes: man John 25 yo and girl Jane 20 yo; slaves for life. Signed 22 Apr 1854.

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