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

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Record #460 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 263
Buyer or Manumitted Person Charles C. Cornwell
Seller or Owner Joel Cornwell
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 16 Feb 1857
Transaction Abstract $1000 paid by Charles C. Cornwell to Joel Cornwell for Negroes: woman Mariah 22 yo & girl Sarah Jane 6 mos. Signed 21 Jan 1857.

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