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

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Record #389 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 154
Buyer or Manumitted Person Sarah Lydia Thompson
Seller or Owner Susan A. Green & Septimus Thompson
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 24 Apr 1855
Transaction Abstract $1550 paid by Sarah Lydia Thompson to Susan A. Greene & Septimus Thompson, administrators of Nathaniel E. Green, for Negroes: man Jack 26 yo, girl Lucy 22 yo, woman Eliza 50 yo, girl Betsey 10 yo, girl Mary 45 yo, girl Mariah 13 yo, girl Mary 12 yo, boy George 8 yo, boy Saul 6 yo; all slaves for life. All slaves were sold by administrators by order of orphans court of Baltimore County.

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