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

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Record #381 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 148
Buyer or Manumitted Person George H. Meekins
Seller or Owner Solomon F. Kirwan, adminstrator of Samuel J. Meekins
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 26 Feb 1855
Transaction Abstract $1125 paid by George H. Meekins to Solomon F. Kirwan, administrator of Samuel J. Meekins for Negroes: Ralph Moses & one fourth of Negro Isaac, slaves for life. Sold by order of Orphans Court on 14 Dec 1854.

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