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

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Record #485 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

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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