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

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Record #401 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 179
Buyer or Manumitted Person Robert R. Christopher
Seller or Owner Jerome Richardson & wife Potia B. Richardson
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 1 Sep 1855
Transaction Abstract Jerome Richardson & Potia B Richardson are indebted to Robert R. Christopher $50 and sell Negro girl girl Lovenia 16 yo to Christopher as security for paying the debt before 1 Dec 1855. Then this indenture will be void.

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