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

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Record #398 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 163
Buyer or Manumitted Person Benjamin Ross
Seller or Owner Eliza Brodell
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 11 Jun 1855
Transaction Abstract $20 paid by Benjamin Ross (coloured man) to Eliza Brodess for Negro woman Ritty 55 yo. Signed 11 Jun 1855.

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