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

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Record #466 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 272
Buyer or Manumitted Person Emily L. Woodward
Seller or Owner Mary B. Woodward
Transaction Type Receipt
Date 18 Apr 1857
Transaction Abstract Received 17 Apr 1857 of Mrs. Emily L. Woodward the sum of $1000 being in full for Negro man Joseph Bantam 21 yo, slave for life.

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