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

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Record #467 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 273
Buyer or Manumitted Person John H. Hodson
Seller or Owner Thomas B. Sherman & Jacob Wilson
Transaction Type Release
Date 25 Apr 1857
Transaction Abstract Bill of Sale whereas John H. Hodson on 14 Apr 1856 did convey by Mortgage Bill of Sale to us Negro property described for consideration therein named record Book FJH folio 209 of chattel records & whereas consideration has been fully paid & satisfied. We hereby sell to John H. Hodson the following Negroes: woman Maria 33 yo, Frances Ann 13 yo, boy Tom 11 yo; all slaves for life. Signed 24 Apr 1857.

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