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

Record Detail

Record #403 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 182
Buyer or Manumitted Person George W. Jones
Seller or Owner Thomas Jones
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 8 Oct 1855
Transaction Abstract $375 paid by George W Jones to Thomas Jones for Negro girl Caroline 8 yo and Negro boy John 5; slaves for life. 28 Sep 1855.

If you are citing this record, please use the following format:

[Author (if known)], Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860, [Date (if known)], Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.

Pinned records can be viewed at any time by clicking the More menu in the top right corner of the page, then selecting My Pinned Records.