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

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Record #405 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 184
Buyer or Manumitted Person Henry Cook
Seller or Owner Thomas Jones
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 16 Oct 1855
Transaction Abstract $300 paid by Henry Cook of Baltimore City to Thomas Jones for Negro girl Susan 16 years & 6 mos old on 1 May last. She to serve until 1 Oct 1868 or until age 30 yo as reference to deed of manumission in Dorchester Couty. To serve Henry Cook the term of 13 years & 6 months from 1 May 1855.

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