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

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Record #361 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 126
Buyer or Manumitted Person William C. Huffington
Seller or Owner Richard A. Keene
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 6 Sep 1854
Transaction Abstract Indenture between Richard Keene & William C. Huffington as Keene is indebted to Huffington for $300 & Keene has assumed payment of some of Huffington's debts. Mortgage refers to various property goods & chattles such as livestock & farming supplies & house furnishings. Also mentioned is Negro man Levin for the balance of his term of servitude who is to be free at 35 yo & believed to be 30 yo in January 1854 & 35 in January 1859.

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