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

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Record #421 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 216
Buyer or Manumitted Person William Spedden
Seller or Owner Henrietta Brannock administratrix of Thomas Brannaock
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 27 May 1856
Transaction Abstract $736 paid by William Spedden to Henrietta Brannock,administratrix of Thomas Brannock for Negroes: woman Julia Ann 32 yo; child Rachel 18 mos, daughter of Julia Ann; slaves for life. Julia Ann & Rachel were sold by Henrietta Brannock to William Spedden on 17 Sep 1855 in pursurance of order of Orphans Court on 10 Sep 1855. Signed 27 May 1856.

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