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

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Record #439 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 242
Buyer or Manumitted Person Samuel M. Traverse
Seller or Owner Matthias Travers
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 27 Oct 1856
Transaction Abstract $500 paid by Samuel M. Traverse to Matthias Traverse for Negro slave Thomas; he to serve until he is 36 yo & no longer. Signed 20 Oct 1856.

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