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

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Record #454 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 255
Buyer or Manumitted Person William D. Twilley, administrator
Seller or Owner Mary R. Vincent
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 2 Feb 1857
Transaction Abstract William D. Twilley intermarried with Elisabeth A. Vincent, administratrix of Willis Vincent, to sell Negroes of Willis Vincent by order of Orphans Court dated 26 Jan 1857. Authorized to use funds of Mary R. Vincent in purchase of Negroes for $750. Twilley sells to Mary R. Vincent Negro man George 25 yo, slave for life. Signed 2 Feb 1857.

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