| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Volume | 805 |
| Page Number | 290 |
| Buyer or Manumitted Person | John R. Shenton |
| Seller or Owner | Charles Shenton, Senr |
| Transaction Type | Bill of Sale |
| Date | 13 Aug 1857 |
| Transaction Abstract | For love & affection for my son John R. Shenton & $1 paid by him for the following Negroes: man Elsey 40 yo, woman Hannah 36 yo, boy Thomas 19 yo, girl Ann 18 yo, man Jacob 55 yo, girl Keziah 14 yo; all slaves for life. Signed 13 Aug 1857. |
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