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

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Record #377 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 142
Buyer or Manumitted Person John D. Farquharson
Seller or Owner Levin M. Lewis
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 30 Dec 1854
Transaction Abstract $800 paid by John D. Farquharson to Levin M. Lewis for Negroes: William Jolly 34 yo, Mary Jolley 35 yo; slaves for life. Signed 30 Dec 1854.

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