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

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Record #375 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 140
Buyer or Manumitted Person David M. Corkran
Seller or Owner Mary Jones
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 11 Dec 1854
Transaction Abstract $225 paid by David M. Corkran to Mary Jones for Negro man Joseph. He to serve until 26 Jul 1859 by the will of Thomas C. Jones. Joseph to serve for 6 years from Jones' death on 26 Jul 1853.

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