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

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Record #536 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 347
Buyer or Manumitted Person Thomas Meredith
Seller or Owner William T. Vickers
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 7 Jun 1858
Transaction Abstract William T. Vickers, Sheriff of Dorchester County, Maryland, in consideration of $100 paid to him by Thomas W. Meredith and sells to him Negro slave Emeline Bayley for term of 3 years dated 15 May 1858. She being slave for term of 3 years from above date & no longer under judgment of Circuit Court. Signed 7 Jun 1858.

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