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

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Record #511 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 320
Buyer or Manumitted Person James Twilley
Seller or Owner Margaret Twilley
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 10 Feb 1858
Transaction Abstract $300 paid by James Twilley to Margaret Twilley for Negro girl Hester Kier, slave for life. Signed 10 Feb 1858

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