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

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Record #395 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 161
Buyer or Manumitted Person William Howith
Seller or Owner Hooper C. Hicks
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 28 Apr 1855
Transaction Abstract $312 paid by William Howeth to Hooper C. Hicks for Negro girl Caroline. She to serve according to will of Aaron Cook to full term of 24 years from 21 Dec 1842. Signed 7 Apr 1855.

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