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

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Record #374 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 138
Buyer or Manumitted Person James A. Stewart
Seller or Owner Mary Jones, administrix of T. H. Jones
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 29 Nov 1854
Transaction Abstract $425 paid by James A. Stewart of Cambridge to Mary Jones, administratrix of Thomas Henry Jones for Negro man Jacob. He to serve until 26 Jul 1865 based on the will of Thomas Jones for him to serve term of 12 years from Thomas Jones' death - who died 26 July 1854. Signed 18 Nov 1854.

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