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

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Record #434 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 236
Buyer or Manumitted Person David W. Tyler
Seller or Owner Benjamin B. Harrison
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 27 Aug 1856
Transaction Abstract Benjamin B. Harrison is indebted to David W. Tyler for $446 and is payable 6 months after this date. To secure payment he assigns Negro woman Letia Sims 28 yo, boy Ben Simms 10 yo, girl Mary 13 mos.

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