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

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Record #463 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 266
Buyer or Manumitted Person Sarah Catharine Hadaway
Seller or Owner Dr. Anthony C. Thompson
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 16 Mar 1857
Transaction Abstract $500 paid by Sarah Catharine Hadaway, daughter of Dr. Anthony C. Thompson, to Anthony Thompson and wife of Thomas S. Hadaway of Talbot county the following Negroes for term of years: John Henry Ross 7 yo 1 Jan 1857, Moses Ross 4 yo same date, Mary Ross 25 yo same date, Kitty Ross 3 yo and infant Mary Ross bron 1 Jan 1857; all to be free at age of 30. Signed 16 Mar 1857.

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