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

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Record #368 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 132
Buyer or Manumitted Person Martha Hicks
Seller or Owner Levin W. Stewart & Uriah Mcguire, adminstrators of Henry Mcguire
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 2 Oct 1854
Transaction Abstract $520 paid by Martha Hicks of Baltimore to Stewart & Maguire, administors of Henry Maguire, for Negro girl Sally 12 y 3 mos 18 days old; to serve until 45 yo. She will serve 32 yr 8 mos 2 days. She had been slave for life to Henry Maguire, but by his will is free at 45 yo. Signed 16 Sep 1854.

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