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

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Record #349 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 113
Buyer or Manumitted Person James Bibby
Seller or Owner William K. Robinson
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 8 May 1854
Transaction Abstract $600 paid to William K. Robinson by James Bibby for Negro man Henry 40 yo; to serve 8 years or to 1865 then Henry to be free. Signed 3 May 1854.

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