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

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Record #422 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 217
Buyer or Manumitted Person John S. Staplefort
Seller or Owner Samuel McCready, Andrew McCready & William Dayton
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 26 May 1856
Transaction Abstract $800 paid by John S. Staplefort to Samuel McCready, Andrew McCready, & William Dayton for Negro man Alfred 23 yo, slave for life. Signed 5 May 1856.

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