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

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Record #415 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 200
Buyer or Manumitted Person Thomas Bennett
Seller or Owner Reubin E. Phillips
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 15 Jan 1856?
Transaction Abstract $ paid by Thomas Bennett to Reubin E. Phillips for Negro woman Amanda Light 23 yo & her child Edward 10 mos, slaves for life. Signed 15 Jan 1856

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