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

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Record #486 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 290
Buyer or Manumitted Person Terresa Shenton
Seller or Owner Charles Shenton, Senr
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 13 Aug 1857
Transaction Abstract For love & affection for my niece Terresa Shenton & $1 paid by her for the Negro girl Mary 10 yo slave for life. Signed 13 Aug 1857.

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