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

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Record #427 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 223
Buyer or Manumitted Person Levin A. Insley
Seller or Owner Sophia Dunnock
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 20 Jun 1856
Transaction Abstract $800 paid by Levin A. Insley to Sophia Dunnock of Baltimore City for Negroes: Henrietta 36 yo & her four youngest children: Hannah 7 yo, Rach 6 yo, Thomas 2 yr 6 mos, & Levin 16 mos; all slaves for life. The said woman Henrietta is sold to Levin A. Insley, she to remain in Dorchester County & not to be carried beyond limits of county unless for some criminal offence. Signed 3 Jun 1856.

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