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

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Record #518 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 330
Buyer or Manumitted Person Harriet, Negro
Seller or Owner John S. B. Woolford
Transaction Type Deed of Manumission
Date 15 Mar 1858
Transaction Abstract John S. B. Woolford manumits Negro woman Harriet which have hired of James Craig, administrator of Samuel Craig, deceased; she being 44 yo. Freedom to commence 2 Mar 1858.

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