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

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Record #438 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 241
Buyer or Manumitted Person John A. Hambleton & Thomas E. Hambleton Jr.
Seller or Owner Matthias Travers
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 9 Aug 1856
Transaction Abstract Matthias Travers indebted to the Hambletons trading under name & firm of John A. Hambleton & Brother of Baltimore City for $331.86 from 7 Aug 1856. Travers sells to the firm Negro man Thomas 23 yo, to serve until 40 years of age. If debt is paid on or before 1 Oct next then this is void. Signed 8 Aug 1856.

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