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

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Record #472 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 276
Buyer or Manumitted Person William D. Twilley
Seller or Owner Samuel L. Byrn
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 2 Jun 1857
Transaction Abstract $700 paid by William D. Twilley to Samuel l. Byrn for Negro girl Maria 7 yo & Negro girl Rachel 13 yo, slaves for life. Signed 2 Jun 1857.

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