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

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Record #538 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 358
Buyer or Manumitted Person Mary Ann Dail
Seller or Owner William Huse, Negro
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 5 July 1858
Transaction Abstract William Huse, coloured man, being indebted to Mars. Mary Ann Dail for $18.05, sells her yoke of steers (Joe & Diamond) & all his household goods & chattel in house on the land of Dail & one shoat in the stye. If Huse pays debt to Dail on or before 1 Jan next, then this shall be void. Signed 26 Jun 1858.

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