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

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Record #386 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 151
Buyer or Manumitted Person Lowder Sirman
Seller or Owner John W. Brown
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 9 Apr 1855
Transaction Abstract $500 paid by Louder Sirman to John W. Brown of Caroline County, Md. for Negro man Charles (the same Charles the Brown purchased of Sarah B. Brown). Charles to serve until 1 Jan 1868 and then to be free. Signed 22 Mar 1855.

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