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

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Record #453 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 255
Buyer or Manumitted Person Samuel L. Byrn
Seller or Owner William D. Twilley, administrator of Willis Vincent & Henry C. Vincent
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 2 Feb 1857
Transaction Abstract William D. Twilley intermarried with Elisabeth A. Vincent, administratrix of Willis Vincent & Henry C. Vincent. $700 paid by Samuel L. Byrn to William D. Twilley for Negro girl Maria 7 yo & girl Rachel 13 yo, slaves for life. Signed 31 Jan 1857.

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