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

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Record #362 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 128
Buyer or Manumitted Person Eliza Williams
Seller or Owner Eliza S. Hooper, guardian to Joseph H. Hooper
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 4 Oct 1854
Transaction Abstract $650 paid by Mrs. Eliza Williams, wife of Dr. Thomas H. Williams, for Negro woman Lilly 18 yo and her infant male child Frank 5 mos old; slaves for life. Signed 4 Oct 1854.

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