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

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Record #523 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 335
Buyer or Manumitted Person George W. Carroll
Seller or Owner Joseph W. Wheatley
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 15 Apr 1858
Transaction Abstract Joseph W.Wheatley is indebted to George W. Carroll $256.34 from 8 Jan 1858 and does hereby sell to Carroll the following Negroes: Aaron Colbourne 35 yo, girl Diannah 9 yo. Also include carriage, & asst. livestock. If Wheatley pays the debt on or before 1 Jan 1858, this is void.

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