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

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Record #419 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 209
Buyer or Manumitted Person Thomas B. Sherman & Jacob Wilson
Seller or Owner John H. Hodson
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 16 Apr 1856
Transaction Abstract John H. Hodson indebted to Thomas B. Sherman & Jacob Wilson for $1500. Hodson sells Negroes: woman Mariah 33 yo, girl Frances Ann 13 yo, boy Tom 11 yo; all slaves for life as security for debt. If debt is paid on or before 14 Apr 1857 then this mortagage is void.

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