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

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Record #411 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 194
Buyer or Manumitted Person Thomas J. Frazier
Seller or Owner Michael Mitchell
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 17 Jan 1856
Transaction Abstract $700 paid by Thomas J. Frazier to Michael Mitchell for Negroes: boy Charles 16 yo, he to serve until 20 Mar 1870 & then to be free; boy Thomas James 13 yo to serve until 20 Feb 1873 and then to be free. Signed 16 Jan 1856.

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