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

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Record #383 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 149
Buyer or Manumitted Person Washington A. Smith
Seller or Owner William Patridge
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 26 Mar 1855
Transaction Abstract $300 paid by Washington A. Smith to William Partridge for Negro boy John Kane 18 yo. He to serve until age 30 and then to be free, as per will of late Elizabeth Patridge. Signed 22 Feb 1855.

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