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

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Record #530 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 341
Buyer or Manumitted Person Thomas R. Cook
Seller or Owner Levi D Travers, trustee
Transaction Type Deed
Date 15 May 1858
Transaction Abstract By virtue of Deed of Trust from Travers B. Tally, Esq. dated 1 Feb 1858, for $500 paid to Shearman by Cook for Negro boy James 2 yo; servant for life. Signed 21 Apr 1858.

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