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

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Record #478 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 282
Buyer or Manumitted Person Dennis Ross
Seller or Owner William K. Travers
Transaction Type Deed of Manumission
Date 15 Jun 1857
Transaction Abstract William K. Travers manumits Negro slave Dennis Ross 37 yo, 5'3" high of black complexion to start on present date. Signed 15 Jun 1857.

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