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

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Record #446 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 251
Buyer or Manumitted Person William L. Hearne
Seller or Owner Rebecca H. Stewart
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 5 Jan 1857
Transaction Abstract $800 paid by Willliam L. Hearn to Rebecca H. Stewart for Negro Charlotte, slave for life. Signed 30 Dec 1856.

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